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fiance

/ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/
fi · an · ce
Plural:fiances
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• noun

1

A man to whom someone is engaged to be married (also used informally as an unaccented spelling for an engaged person of any gender).

Example

"She introduced her fiance to her extended family at the holiday dinner."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In formal and traditional usage, 'fiancé' (or 'fiance') refers specifically to a man who is engaged to be married, while the feminine spelling 'fiancée' refers to a woman; however, in informal English without accent marks, 'fiance' is frequently used for both.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French fiancé, the past participle of fiancer ('to betroth'), which derives from Old French fiance ('trust' or 'promise') and ultimately from Latin fidere ('to trust').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fiance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fiance
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