Avec (en. With)

/avɛk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
preposition
Indicates company or association.
I am going to the cinema with my friends.
Je vais au cinéma avec mes amis.
Expresses the manner or means.
He wrote carefully.
Il a écrit avec soin.
Implies a relationship or a bond.
She is in contact with her colleagues.
Elle est en contact avec ses collègues.

Etymology

From the Latin 'apud' which means 'near', 'with'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with pleasure
means that one is happy to do something.
avec plaisir
with all my heart
indicates a commitment or sincere support.
avec tout mon cœur
with time
is used to evoke an evolution in the future.
avec le temps

Related Words

companion
Person who accompanies or helps another.
accompagnateur
comrade
Friend or companion in an activity.
camarade
partner
Person who takes part in a common activity.
partenaire

Slang Meanings

To have lonely friends.
He always hangs out with his buddies.
Il sort toujours avec ses potes.
To be associated with something popular.
She is with the right group.
Elle est avec le bon groupe.