Meaning & Definition of word "Fiance"

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.