Kin-fo (en. Kin-fo)
/kɛ̃.fo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Very close friend, often considered a family member.
My kin-fo and I do everything together.
Mon kin-fo et moi faisons tout ensemble.
A person with whom one has a strong intimate relationship.
He has been my kin-fo since childhood.
Il est mon kin-fo depuis l'enfance.
A buddy, often used in an informal context.
We see each other just like kin-fos.
On se voit juste comme des kin-fos.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'kin', meaning family, combined with 'fo', an abbreviation of 'friend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
This is my kin-fo.
It refers to my very close friend.
C'est mon kin-fo
We hang out with our kin-fos.
We do friendly activities together.
On sort entre kin-fos
Kin-fo for life.
An apartment between very close friends.
Kin-fo pour la vie
Related Words
buddy
Friend, comrade.
pote
brother
Can refer to a very close friend, often used in a familiar context.
frère
comrade
A person with whom one shares a closeness.
camarade
Slang Meanings
Expression used to describe a loyal friend.
He is my kin-fo; he will always be there for me.
Il est mon kin-fo, il sera toujours là pour moi.
Used to refer to a member of a crew.
We are all kin-fos in this group.
Nous sommes tous des kin-fos dans ce groupe.