fiance

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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

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