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fiancee

 

[ fiˈɑnˌseɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

romantic relationship

A woman to whom one is engaged to be married.

Synonyms

betrothed, bride-to-be, future wife

Examples of usage

  • She introduced her fiancee to her family.
  • They have been engaged for a year now.
  • He proposed to his fiancee with a beautiful ring.

Translations

Translations of the word "fiancee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 noiva

🇮🇳 मंगेतर

🇩🇪 Verlobte

🇮🇩 tunang

🇺🇦 наречена

🇵🇱 narzeczona

🇯🇵 婚約者（女性）

🇫🇷 fiancée

🇪🇸 prometida

🇹🇷 nişanlı

🇰🇷 약혼녀

🇸🇦 خطيبة

🇨🇿 snoubenka

🇸🇰 snúbenica

🇨🇳 未婚妻

🇸🇮 zaročenka

🇮🇸 trúlofa

🇰🇿 қалыңдық

🇬🇪 სასიძო

🇦🇿 nişanlı

🇲🇽 prometida

Etymology

The word 'fiancée' comes from French, where it means 'a woman to whom one is engaged to be married'. The term has been used in English since the mid-19th century. It is derived from the Old French word 'fiancee', which means 'a promise'. The concept of engagement and betrothal has been an important part of many cultures throughout history, symbolizing the commitment between two individuals to marry.

See also: fiancé.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,328, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.