Wendy, according to dictionaries, absolutely. According to usage, even well-educated people (as Lex likes to think he is) often use fiancé (often without an accent) for both. huh

I do know the difference between the two. But a quick survey of non-FOLC people on my AIM buddy list indicates that most Americans -- including ones with advanced degrees -- do not. Only the grammar geeks did. laugh

Do you know the most surprising thing about divorce? It doesn't actually kill you, like a bullet to the heart or a head-on car wreck. It should. When someone you've promised to cherish till death do you part says, "I never loved you," it should kill you instantly.

- Under the Tuscan Sun