Amies (en. Friends)

/a.mi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Friends refers to female individuals with whom one shares a friendly relationship.
I have many friends from my old high school.
J'ai beaucoup d'amies de mon ancien lycée.
Refers to a group of women who are connected by friendship.
My friends and I have planned a trip together.
Mes amies et moi avons prévu un voyage ensemble.
Used to designate accomplices or confidantes.
I share my secrets with my friends.
Je raconte mes secrets à mes amies.

Etymology

From the Latin 'amicus', which means friend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

childhood friend
A friend you have known since childhood.
amie d'enfance
best friends
Very close friends.
meilleures amies
circle of friends
A group of friends.
cercle d'amies

Related Words

friend
A friend is a male individual with whom one has a friendship.
ami
friendship
Friendship is the bond that unites two friends.
amitié
companion
A companion is someone with whom one shares their life.
compagnon

Slang Meanings

Girl
She is my girl, my best friend.
Elle est ma meuf, ma meilleure amie.
BFF
My BFF and I are inseparable.
Ma BFF et moi sommes inséparables.