Definition

Noun: A man who is engaged to be married; a man to whom a woman is promised in marriage.

Usage

The word "fiancé" specifically refers to a man who is formally engaged. It is used to identify a man's relationship status during the period between a marriage proposal and the wedding ceremony. The term is typically used by the engaged woman or by others when referring to her future husband.

Examples

• She introduced her fiancé to her colleagues at the office party.
• My fiancé and I are looking for an apartment together.
• He has been her fiancé for over a year now.

Advanced Usage

• The term is of French origin, and the acute accent (é) is often used in English writing, though the unaccented "fiance" is also accepted.
• The female counterpart is "fiancée" (with two acute accents).
• It is a formal term; in informal contexts, "future husband" or simply "partner" may be used.

Variants and Related Words

• Fiancée (noun): A woman who is engaged to be married.
• Betrothed (noun, formal/archaic): A person who is engaged to be married; can refer to either a man or a woman.

Synonyms

• Groom-to-be
• Intended (archaic)
• Future husband

Idioms and Common Phrases

• To be someone's fiancé: To be engaged to marry that person.
  • He is proud to be her fiancé.

Noun

1. a man who is engaged to be married