fiançailles

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French

Etymology

From fiancer (to get engaged) +‎ -aille.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fjɑ̃.saj/ ~ /fjɑ̃.sɑj/, /fi.jɑ̃.saj/ ~ /fi.jɑ̃.sɑj/
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  • Homophone: fiançaille
  • Rhymes: -aj

Noun

fiançailles f pl (plural only)

  1. engagement (before a marriage); betrothal

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