Amitiés (en. Friendships)
/ami.tje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A bond of affection and esteem between two or more people.
Lasting friendships are rare these days.
Les amitiés durables sont rares de nos jours.
A collection of friendly relationships.
He has many friendships in this city.
Il a beaucoup d’amitiés dans cette ville.
A sense of belonging to a group of friends.
The friendship he shares with his peers is precious.
L’amitié qui l'unit à ses camarades est précieuse.
Etymology
From Latin 'amicitia', meaning friendship.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make friends
Establishing friendly relations.
faire des amis
a sincere friendship
An authentic and honest friendship.
une amitié sincère
to break a friendship
Ending a friendly relationship.
rompre une amitié
to build a friendship
Developing a friendly relationship.
construire une amitié
Related Words
friend
A person with whom one has a friendly relationship.
ami
comrade
A person who shares activities or studies with someone.
camarade
brother
A strong bond of friendship, often used to refer to a close friend.
frère
alliance
Union or agreement between friends or partners.
alliance
Slang Meanings
A casual friendly relationship.
We are just buddies, no serious friendships here.
On est juste des potes, pas d'amitiés sérieuses ici.
Friendship based on shared interests.
We just hang out together for concerts, it’s a musical friendship.
On ne fait que traîner ensemble pour les concerts, c’est une amitié musicale.