L'accompagner (en. Accompany him)

lakɔ̃paɲe

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To go or be with someone in a journey or activity.
I will accompany him to the station.
Je vais l'accompagner à la gare.
To provide support to someone in their actions.
She wishes to accompany him in his project.
Elle souhaite l'accompagner dans son projet.
To add one element to another to enrich an experience.
This dish is often accompanied by a delicious sauce.
Ce plat est souvent accompagné d'une sauce délicieuse.

Etymology

From Old French 'acompanier', formed from the prefix 'a-' and the word 'compagner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to accompany him/her in music
To play or sing in harmony with another instrument or voice.
l'accompagner en musique
to accompany someone home
To visit someone while escorting them to their home.
accompagner quelqu'un chez soi
to accompany a dish
To serve a food or drink with a main dish.
accompagner un plat

Related Words

companion
A person who accompanies someone.
compagnon
accompaniment
The action of accompanying or support.
acompaignement
accompanist
A person who accompanies, often responsible for supervision.
accompagnateur

Slang Meanings

To provide help
There is always someone to accompany him in his projects.
Il y a toujours quelqu'un pour l'accompagner dans ses projets.
To be a moral support
She accompanies him in his difficult moments.
Elle l'accompagne dans ses moments difficiles.