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fiancé

fiancé

noun fyahn-SEH Less Common

Usage Note

Fiancé refers specifically to a man who is engaged to be married; the feminine form is fiancée (with two e's, though both are pronounced identically). The verb se fiancer means to get engaged. The word was borrowed directly into English with its accent.

Examples

"Son fiancé lui a offert une bague magnifique."

Natural Translation

Her fiancé gave her a magnificent ring.

Literal Translation

Her fiancé to-her offered a ring magnificent

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