Fiancee: meaning, definitions and examples
💍
fiancee
[ fiˈɑnˌseɪ ]
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
Word origin
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.