French word

compagnon

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃paɲɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncompanion

Example

Mon compagnon m'aide toujours.

My companion always helps me.

Illustration for compagnon (companion)

More examples

Nous avons trouvé un compagnon de voyage pour l'été.

We found a travel companion for the summer.

Core concept

A person who shares everyday time, activities, and life with another.

Common phrases

  • compagnon de voyage

    travel companion

  • compagnon fidèle

    faithful companion

  • compagnon de vie

    life partner

Similar words

copain: A casual name for a close friend.
ami: A trusted friend with a long-standing bond.
partenaire: A person who cooperates in shared work or activities.
conjoint: A married partner or spouse.

Definition in French

Personne avec qui on partage du temps, des activités ou la vie quotidienne; le terme peut aussi désigner un partenaire de vie.

Word origin

French compagnon comes through Old French compaignon from Latin companionem, formed from com- 'with' and panis 'bread' for someone sharing bread.

Usage tips

  • In the phrase mon compagnon, the noun often refers to a romantic or cohabiting male partner, while ami or copain more clearly suggests a friend.

Other meanings

  • partnernoun
  • buddynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • compagnefemale companionnoun

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