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fellow in French

fellow in French is contemporain, camarade, ami — fellow means a man or boy; a guy.

fellow in French

contemporain
noun
camarade
noun
(chiefly, in the plural, also, figuratively) A companion; a comrade.
ami
noun
(chiefly, in the plural, also, figuratively) A companion; a comrade.
paire
noun
(chiefly, in the plural) An object which is associated with another object; especially, as part of a set.
compagnon
noun
(chiefly, in the plural) One in the same condition, or situation of need, as another.
congénère
noun
An equal in character, power, rank, etc.; a peer.
pair
noun
An equal in character, power, rank, etc.; a peer.
égal
noun
An equal in character, power, rank, etc.; a peer.
semblable
noun
(also, attributively) A person or thing comparable in characteristics with another person or thing; especially, as belonging to the same class or group.
boursier
noun
(chiefly, Britain) A scholar appointed to a fellowship, that is, a paid academic position held for a certain period which usually requires the scholar to conduct research.
compagnon
noun
Originally, one of a group of academics who make up a college or similar educational institution; now, a senior member of a college or similar educational institution involved in teaching, research, and management of the institution.
confrère
noun
Originally, one of a group of academics who make up a college or similar educational institution; now, a senior member of a college or similar educational institution involved in teaching, research, and management of the institution.
mec
noun
(informal) A male person; a bloke, a chap, a guy, a man; also, preceded by a modifying word, sometimes with a sense of mild reproach: used as a familiar term of address to a man.
type
noun
(informal) A male person; a bloke, a chap, a guy, a man; also, preceded by a modifying word, sometimes with a sense of mild reproach: used as a familiar term of address to a man.
gars
noun
(informal) A male person; a bloke, a chap, a guy, a man; also, preceded by a modifying word, sometimes with a sense of mild reproach: used as a familiar term of address to a man.
bonhomme
noun
(informal) A male person; a bloke, a chap, a guy, a man; also, preceded by a modifying word, sometimes with a sense of mild reproach: used as a familiar term of address to a man.
boug
noun
(informal) A male person; a bloke, a chap, a guy, a man; also, preceded by a modifying word, sometimes with a sense of mild reproach: used as a familiar term of address to a man.
bougre
noun
(informal) A male person; a bloke, a chap, a guy, a man; also, preceded by a modifying word, sometimes with a sense of mild reproach: used as a familiar term of address to a man.

What does "fellow" mean?

  1. noun A man or boy; a guy.
    "He's a friendly fellow who always helps his neighbours with their shopping."
  2. noun A person who belongs to the same group as you, or an equal or companion.
    "He thanked his fellow volunteers for staying late to clean up the hall."
  3. noun A member of a learned society, or someone holding an academic research position with a stipend attached.
    "She works as a research fellow in the university's physics department."
  4. adj Belonging to the same group; sharing a status with someone.
    "I chatted with a fellow guest at the hotel breakfast."
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fellow in a sentence

  • He's a friendly fellow who always helps his neighbours with their shopping.
  • A tall fellow in a green coat asked me for directions.
  • He thanked his fellow volunteers for staying late to clean up the hall.
  • Every student should show respect to a fellow member of the class.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fellow" in French?
"fellow" in French is contemporain, camarade, ami. fellow means: A man or boy; a guy.
How do you use "fellow" in a sentence?
Example: "He's a friendly fellow who always helps his neighbours with their shopping." In French, "fellow" is contemporain, camarade, ami.
Are there other ways to say "fellow" in French?
Yes — French has 17 translations listed for "fellow": contemporain, camarade, ami, paire, compagnon, congénère.
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