Meaning & Definition of word "Fiance"

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    Fiance

    /fiˈɑːnseɪ/

    noun:

    • 1. A man to whom someone is engaged to be married.
      • Example: She introduced her fiancé to her parents during dinner.
    • 2. The male partner in an engagement.
      • Example: He was nervous about asking his fiancé to marry him.
    • 3. A term used to refer to a future husband.
      • Example: Her fiancé has been very supportive throughout the wedding planning process.

    Etymology

    From French 'fiancé', meaning 'betrothed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    my fiance:

    Refers to one's own engaged partner.

    fiance visa:

    A visa that allows a foreign citizen to enter the country to marry.

    fiance's family:

    The family of one's engaged partner.

    Related Words

    fiancee:

    A woman who is engaged to be married.

    engagement:

    The period during which a couple is engaged.

    Slang Meanings of fiance

    Meaning: The one with a ring.

    Example Sentence: He's that guy with the ring, must be the fiance.

    Meaning: The almost husband.

    Example Sentence: Yeah, she's with the almost husband now.