English–French

“companion” in French

French

Alsocompagnon

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃pɛʁ/

Example

Il est mon compère depuis l'école.

He has been my companion since school.

Illustration for compère (companion)

How to say “companion” in French

“Companion” in French is compère.

The person at someone's side who helps carry out a shared role or plan.

Full entry for compère: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with compère

Il fait un spectacle avec son compère.

He puts on a show with his partner.

Tips for using compère

  • Compère is familiar in register; partenaire or collègue fits a neutral formal context when no sense of complicity is intended.

Other French words for “companion”

Mon compagnon m'aide toujours.

My companion always helps me.

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