Fiancee: meaning, definitions and examples
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fiancee
[ fiˈɑnˌseɪ ]
romantic relationship
A woman to whom one is engaged to be married.
Synonyms
betrothed, bride-to-be, future wife.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fiancee |
Used to refer to a woman engaged to be married, generally suitable for all conversations.
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| bride-to-be |
Commonly used in casual conversations and often in the period leading up to the wedding.
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| future wife |
Informal and personal, used to refer to the woman one is going to marry in the future, mostly used in casual speech.
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| betrothed |
A more formal or old-fashioned term, often used in literary or traditional contexts.
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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.
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- 26325 celebratory
- 26326 menagerie
- 26328 fiancee
- 26329 laudanum
- 26330 singling
- 26331 creasing
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