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fiancee

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //fiˈænsi// fi·ancee

n. the woman that a person is engaged to be married to. You use this word after the couple has officially decided to marry but before the wedding happens.

n. a woman to whom someone is engaged to be married. Borrowed from French; the feminine form is distinguished by the double 'e' ending.


SIMPLE

He introduced Sarah as his fiancee at the party.

CONTEXTUAL

After three years of dating, he finally proposed, and now his fiancee is busy planning their summer wedding.

COMPLEX

While the couple had lived together for nearly a decade, the formal introduction of his fiancee to the board members signaled a new chapter in his public life.

Synonyms
Usage

Often spelled with an accent (fiancée) to reflect its French origin. The double 'e' ending specifically refers to a woman, whereas 'fiance' refers to a man.

Pitfall

He introduced his fianceHe introduced his fianceeIn written English, 'fiance' refers to a man and 'fiancee' refers to a woman; learners often use the single 'e' form for both.

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