French word

pote

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfriend

Example

Mon pote vient ce soir.

My friend is coming tonight.

Illustration for pote (friend)

More examples

J'ai appelé mon pote hier soir.

I called my buddy last night.

Core concept

Two people at ease together in a friendly, informal relationship.

Common phrases

  • mon pote

    my buddy

  • un bon pote

    a good buddy

  • mes potes

    my buddies

Similar words

ami: A general term for a friend, whether or not the friendship is close.
copain: An everyday term often used for a romantic partner.
camarade: A companion from the same school, club, or other group.
collègue: Someone who works at the same workplace.

Definition in French

Camarade ou copain désignant, de façon familière, une personne avec laquelle on est en confiance et à l'aise.

Word origin

Pote developed as familiar spoken French in the twentieth century, but its precise source is not securely known.

Usage tips

  • The noun has both genders: un pote and une pote, with the same spelling.

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