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Fiance

usgb/ˌfiːɑːnˈseɪ/Volume
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Gender Specific

'Fiance' is specifically used for a man engaged to be married.

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Jane's fiance proposed to her on their trip to Paris.
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Cultural Perception

In some cultures, being a fiance implies a formal, public declaration of intention to marry.

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In our culture, a fiance is expected to ask the bride's parents for their blessing.
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Serious Commitment

Using 'fiance' indicates a serious relationship and a commitment to future marriage, not a casual relationship.

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After five years of dating, they finally became fiances and started planning the wedding.
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