French word

accompagner

Pronunciation

IPA/akɔ̃paɲe/

Meaning

  • verbcome with ___

Example

Je peux t'accompagner si tu veux.

I can come with you if you want.

Illustration for accompagner (come with ___)

More examples

Il peut accompagner la chanteuse au piano ce soir.

He can accompany the singer on the piano tonight.

Core concept

One person, sound, or thing is placed alongside another as a supportive partner.

Common phrases

  • accompagner quelqu'un

    accompany someone

  • accompagner au piano

    accompany on the piano

  • accompagner à la gare

    accompany someone to the station

Similar words

suivre: To follow behind someone while they are going somewhere.
emmener: To bring someone to a particular place.
ramener: To bring someone back to where they started or live.
escorter: To guide or accompany someone safely to a destination.

Definition in French

Escorter ou être avec quelqu'un pour l'aider ou lui tenir compagnie; peut aussi signifier faire la partie d'accompagnement en musique ou être accompagné de quelque chose.

Word origin

Accompagner developed from the Old French verb acompaignier, linked to compagnon and ultimately to Latin com- 'with' plus panis 'bread'.

Usage tips

  • For things that come with something else, s'accompagner de is common: 'Le plat s'accompagne de riz' means rice comes with the dish.

Other meanings

  • escort ___verb
  • accompany ___verb

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