# fiancee

/fiˈænsi/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fiancee
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

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

## Examples

- He introduced Sarah as his fiancee at the party.
- After three years of dating, he finally proposed, and now his fiancee is busy planning their summer wedding.
- 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He introduced his fiance" but "He introduced his fiancee" — In written English, 'fiance' refers to a man and 'fiancee' refers to a woman; learners often use the single 'e' form for both.

## Usage notes

- 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.

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