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Fiancee

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Gender SpecificPlay
Fiancee refers specifically to a woman who is engaged. 'Fiance' is for a man. SlideJulia showed us her ring and said she's now Michael's fiancee.
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Commitment LevelPlay
'Fiancee' implies a high level of commitment, similar to a wife, but before marriage. SlideHis fiancee is already involved in planning their future together.
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Relationship DurationPlay
There's no set time for how long someone is a fiancee; it could be days to years. SlideThey've been engaged for a month, so she's been his fiancee for a short time.