Accompagnait (en. Accompanied)

/akɔmpaɲɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To follow someone in an action or movement.
He accompanied his sister to school every morning.
Il accompagnait sa sœur à l'école chaque matin.
To provide support or assistance.
She accompanied the singer with her guitar.
Elle accompagnait le chanteur avec sa guitare.
To be in the company of someone.
He accompanied his friends on a trip.
Il accompagnait ses amis lors d'un voyage.

Etymology

From the verb 'accompagner', derived from the Latin 'accompanare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to accompany someone
To be with someone in a specific situation.
accompagner quelqu'un
to accompany a dish
To add an element to a main dish to complete it.
accompagner un plat
to accompany music
To add a melody or rhythm to another musical performance.
accompagner une musique

Related Words

accompaniment
The action of supporting or following someone or something.
accompagnement
accompanist
A person who accompanies someone.
accompagnateur
accompanied
Who is in the company of someone.
accompagné

Slang Meanings

To go with someone to party.
We're going out tonight, are you coming? I'll accompany you.
On sort ce soir, tu viens, je t'accompagne.
To do something together.
We're having a workout session, I'll accompany you.
On se fait une séance de sport, je t'accompagne.