What is the Feminine Gender of a Fiancé? (Fiancé Opposite Gender)

Fiancé vs. Fiancée: A Clear Comparison

This table explains the difference between these two special words.

What is a Fiancé?

A fiancé is a man who has promised to marry someone. He is "engaged." The word comes from a French word meaning "to promise." Notice it is spelled with one 'e' at the end.

What is a Fiancée?

A fiancée is the feminine equivalent of a fiancé. She is a woman who has promised to marry someone. Notice her title is spelled with two 'e's at the end: 'ée'.

A Note on Spelling and Pronunciation

The most important thing to remember is the spelling. The extra 'e' on fiancée shows that it is the feminine form. However, both words are pronounced exactly the same way: fee-AHN-say.

In very casual text messages or online posts, people sometimes use "fiance" for both, but for correct, formal writing, the spelling difference is important.