Fiance vs. Boyfriend — What's the Difference?

A man to whom one is engaged to be married.

A boyfriend is a male friend or acquaintance, often specifying a regular male companion with whom a person is romantically or sexually involved.A boyfriend can also be called an admirer, beau, suitor and sweetheart. The analogous female term is "girlfriend".

Alternative spelling of fiancé

A male companion or friend with whom one has a sexual or romantic relationship.

(obsolete) To betroth; to affiance.

A male friend.

To betroth; to affiance.

A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

A betrothed man.

A male friend.

A man who is engaged to be married

A man who is the lover of a girl or young woman;