Fiance
/fiˈɑːnseɪ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A man to whom someone is engaged to be married.
She introduced her fiancé to her parents during dinner.
The male partner in an engagement.
He was nervous about asking his fiancé to marry him.
A term used to refer to a future husband.
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
The one with a ring.
He's that guy with the ring, must be the fiance.
The almost husband.
Yeah, she's with the almost husband now.