WordGarden.iofiancee
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- /fiˈænsi/
Meanings
Noun
a woman who is engaged to be married
Beyond the definition
Imagine a couple who have decided to get married. The woman in that relationship can be called a fiancee or fiancée. It means she is engaged and expected to become someone's wife. The male form is fiance or fiancé.
This word comes from French and is often used in personal stories, news reports, and everyday conversation. It sounds a little more specific than "partner" or "girlfriend" because it shows that a clear promise of marriage has already been made. People might use it when talking about wedding plans, family introductions, or the next stage of a relationship.
The word fiancee refers to a woman who is engaged to be married. In many texts, especially more formal ones, it is written as fiancée. It describes a woman who has agreed to marry someone, so it is more specific than words like "partner" or "girlfriend." The male form is fiance or fiancé.
The word came into English from French and is connected to the idea of a promise. Today, it usually does not suggest a legal contract, but it still shows a clear commitment to marriage. You may see it in news stories, novels, social media posts, or ordinary conversation when people talk about an engagement, meeting the family, or planning a wedding.
In use, the word points to both the relationship and the stage of life the couple is in. If someone says, "This is my fiancee," they are telling you that this woman is not only their romantic partner but also the person they plan to marry. The term often carries a sense of expectation, celebration, and preparation for married life.
Examples
- 1
Wedding plans
My fiancee and I are looking for a place to live after the wedding.
- 2
Office introduction
He introduced his fiancee to everyone at the office party.
- 3
Broken engagement
After they called off the wedding, he found it hard to talk about his former fiancee.
- Phrasecall off the wedding
decide not to have the wedding
See also
Similar
- bride-to-be
- future wife
- betrothed
Shades of meaning
Contrast
Do not confuse
- fiancé
Used with (collocations)
- his fiancee
- former fiancee
- meet my fiancee
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Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- fianceenoun