English–French

“friend” in French

French

Alsocopain · pote

Pronunciation

IPA/ami/

Example

Mon ami vient ce soir.

My friend is coming tonight.

Illustration for ami (friend)

How to say “friend” in French

“Friend” in French is ami.

A trusted companion linked by affection and shared understanding.

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

Example sentences with ami

Mon meilleur ami habite loin.

My best friend lives far away.

Tips for using ami

  • A female friend is une amie, but a possessive adjective before this vowel-initial noun uses mon amie rather than ma amie.

Other French words for “friend”

J'ai beaucoup de copains.

I have a lot of friends.

3

pote

masculine nounfriend

Mon pote vient ce soir.

My friend is coming tonight.

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