Camarades (en. Comrades)

/ka.ma.ʁad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
People who share common experiences or interests.
The classmates gather after school.
Les camarades de classe se réunissent après l'école.
Term used to refer to members of a group, often in politics or the military.
The party comrades voted unanimously.
Les camarades du parti ont voté à l'unanimité.
Close friends who support each other.
They have been comrades since childhood.
Ils sont camarades depuis l'enfance.

Etymology

From the Latin 'camarada', meaning 'room' or 'companion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

combat comrade
Partner or companion in a struggle or a common effort.
camarade de combat
camaraderie
Spirit of friendliness and mutual support among comrades.
camaraderie
to befriend
To create bonds of friendship or solidarity.
faire camarade

Related Words

camaraderie
Sense of friendship and solidarity among members of a group.
camaraderie
comrade
English term referring to a comrade or companion.
comrade
ally
A person who supports another, often in a conflict.
allié

Slang Meanings

Pot
We're meeting at the bar, together with the buddies.
On se retrouve au bar, ensemble avec les potes.
Bro
This afternoon, I'm going to hang out with my bro.
Cet après-midi, je vais traîner avec mon bro.
Dude
He is nice, he's a real dude.
Il est sympa, c’est un vrai keum.