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    Compagnon (en. Companion)

    /kɔ̃.pa.ɲɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A friend or partner in life or in an activity.
    He has been my travel companion for years.
    Il est mon compagnon de voyage depuis des années.
    A member of an association or community.
    She is a companion in a theater troupe.
    Elle est compagnon dans une troupe théâtrale.
    A craftsman working in a trade, often as an apprentice.
    He is a baking companion and learned the trade from a master.
    Il est compagnon boulanger et a appris le métier chez un maître.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'companionem', which means 'one who shares bread'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    travel companion
    A person who accompanies you on a journey.
    compagnon de route
    heart companion
    A lover or partner with whom one shares deep feelings.
    compagnon de cœur
    to keep company
    To accompany someone so that they are not alone.
    faire compagnie

    Related Words

    companionship
    A practical learning system associated with workshops.
    compagnonage
    to accompany
    To accompany someone to a place or a project.
    compagner
    company
    A group of people with professional or friendly ties.
    compagnie

    Slang Meanings

    A companion who has a romantic relationship.
    In this group, she is the companion of several.
    Dans ce groupe, elle est le compagnon de plusieurs.
    A very close friend.
    He is my companion; I can tell him anything.
    C'est mon compagnon, je peux tout lui dire.