L'ami (en. The friend)

/la.mi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Person with whom one maintains a friendly relationship.

He has been my friend since childhood.

Il est mon ami depuis l'enfance.

Person who offers support or help.

In difficult moments, a true friend is essential.

Dans les moments difficiles, un vrai ami est indispensable.

Companion or mate.

All my friends are invited to the party.

Tous mes amis sont invités à la fête.

From Latin 'amicus', which means 'friend' or 'companion'.

a friend in need is a friend indeed

This expression means that a true friend shows up during difficult times.

un ami dans le besoin est un ami véritable

friend and brother

Evokes a friendship so strong that it is comparable to a brotherly bond.

ami et frère

childhood friend

Refers to a friend who has been known since childhood.

ami d'enfance

friendship

Feeling of mutual affection between friends.

amitié

friendly

Pertaining to a friend or friendship.

amical

sympathy

Feeling of understanding and mutual affection.

sympathie

buddy

He has been my buddy for years.

Il est mon pote depuis des années.

bro

He's my bro, we do everything together.

C'est mon bro, on fait tout ensemble.