Compère (en. Comrade)

kɔ̃pɛʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A close friend or companion.
He has been my comrade since childhood.
Il est mon compère depuis l'enfance.
A man who is a spiritual father.
My comrade is also my spiritual guide.
Mon compère est aussi mon guide spirituel.

Etymology

From Latin 'compater', meaning 'with father'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

comrade of the heart
A very close friend.
compère de cœur
to act like a comrade
To act like a friend or an accomplice.
faire le compère
comrade for life and death
A profound commitment of friendship.
compère à la vie à la mort

Related Words

accomplice
A person who helps or supports someone in an action.
complice
brotherhood
Bond of friendship and solidarity among men.
fraternité
camaraderie
Friendly relationship among individuals sharing the same experience.
camaraderie

Slang Meanings

Buddy
He's my comrade; we hang out together all the time.
C'est mon compère, on traîne tout le temps ensemble.
Bro
Did you see my comrade? He's so funny.
T'as vu mon compère ? Il est trop drôle.