fiancé

/fiˈɒn.seɪ/ French Origin Culture

Original Word

fiancé

French

Entered English

19th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "fiancé"

From French 'fiancé' (masculine) / 'fiancée' (feminine), from the verb 'fiancer' (to betroth). Entered English in the 19th century as a more elegant alternative to 'betrothed'.

Example Usage

"Her fiancé proposed during their vacation in Paris."

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