friend in French
friend in French is ami, amie, copain — friend means a person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
friend in French
ami
amie
copain
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
copine
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
petit ami
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
petite amie
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
se lier d'amitié
(transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.
What does "friend" mean?
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noun A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
"She met her best friend in primary school."
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noun Someone who supports or backs a cause or organization.
"The charity thanked its friends and donors at the gala."
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verb To add someone as a contact on a social media platform.
"She friended her new coworker on Facebook."
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friend in a sentence
- She met her best friend in primary school.
- He's more than a colleague — he's a good friend.
- The charity thanked its friends and donors at the gala.
- She friended her new coworker on Facebook.
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What is "friend" in French?
"friend" in French is ami, amie, copain. friend means: A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
How do you use "friend" in a sentence?
Example: "She met her best friend in primary school." In French, "friend" is ami, amie, copain.
Are there other ways to say "friend" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "friend": ami, amie, copain, copine, petit ami, petite amie.
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