English–French

“fellow countryman” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃patʁijɔt/

Example

J'ai rencontré un compatriote au marché.

I met a fellow countryman at the market.

Illustration for compatriote (fellow countryman)

How to say “fellow countryman” in French

“Fellow countryman” in French is compatriote.

A shared homeland linking one person with another.

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

Example sentences with compatriote

À l'ambassade, j'ai parlé avec plusieurs compatriotes.

At the embassy, I talked with several compatriots.

Tips for using compatriote

  • The article marks gender because compatriote itself does not change: un compatriote is masculine, while une compatriote is feminine.

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