Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fiancailles
Noun
/fiˈæŋˌkeɪ/
Definition
A French term referring to the state of being engaged to be married.
Examples
- After a year of dating, they announced their fiancailles at a family gathering.
- The fiancailles were celebrated with a small party to honor the couple.
- During the fiancailles, they often discuss wedding plans and their future together.
Meaning
Fiancailles signifies the period and commitment that precedes marriage, where two people agree to marry each other in the future.
Synonyms
- Engagement
- Betrothal
- Promise
