French word

ami

Pronunciation

IPA/ami/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfriend

Example

Mon ami vient ce soir.

My friend is coming tonight.

Illustration for ami (friend)

More examples

Mon meilleur ami habite loin.

My best friend lives far away.

Core concept

A trusted companion linked by affection and shared understanding.

Common phrases

  • mon meilleur ami

    my best friend

  • faire confiance à un ami

    to trust a friend

Similar words

copain: A companion for spending time together or having fun.
collègue: A coworker or fellow worker in the same professional setting.
pote: A close friend referred to in a casual, familiar manner.
connaissance: A person one knows without a deep personal bond.

Definition in French

Désigne une personne avec laquelle on partage de l'affection et de la complicité; la forme féminine est amie.

Word origin

French ami comes through Old French from Latin amicus, related to amare, meaning 'to love'.

Usage tips

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

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