Damis (en. Friends)

/da.mi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A loyal friend or companion.
He has been my damis since childhood.
Il est mon damis depuis l'enfance.
A trusted partner.
She has always been a damis in difficult times.
Elle a toujours été un damis dans les moments difficiles.
A confidant.
I confide all my secrets to him; he is a true damis.
Je lui confie tous mes secrets, c'est un vrai damis.

Etymology

The word 'damis' comes from Old French, deriving from 'ami'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a damis for life
a loyal friend for life
un damis pour la vie
to make a damis
to become friends with someone
faire un damis
to talk to a damis
to chat with a friend
parler à un damis

Related Words

friendship
relationship between friends
amitié
fraternity
sense of belonging and camaraderie
fraternité
accomplice
friend who shares secrets
complice
camaraderie
feeling of friendship among colleagues or companions
camaraderie

Slang Meanings

Good buddy
He is my damis, a good buddy for years.
Il est mon damis, un bon pote depuis des années.
Best friend
We often go out together; he is my damis, my best friend.
On sort ensemble souvent, c'est mon damis, mon meilleur ami.