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    L’amitié (en. Friendship)

    /lamitje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Emotional attachment between two or more people.
    The friendship between the two men lasted for decades.
    L’amitié entre les deux hommes a duré des décennies.
    Relationship based on sympathy and mutual respect.
    They met at university and developed a beautiful friendship.
    Ils se sont rencontrés à l'université et ont développé une belle amitié.
    Feeling of goodwill and solidarity towards a friend.
    She has always been there to support her friend in difficult times.
    Elle a toujours été là pour soutenir son amie dans les moments difficiles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'amicitia', derived from 'amicus' which means 'friend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sincere friendship
    A friendship based on trust and honesty.
    amitié sincère
    Circle of friendship
    A group of friends who share common interests.
    cercle d’amitié
    To break a friendship
    To end a friendly relationship.
    rompre une amitié
    To strengthen friendship
    To make efforts to improve or solidify a friendly relationship.
    renforcer l’amitié

    Related Words

    Friend
    A person with whom one maintains a friendship.
    ami
    Comrade
    A person who shares activities or discussions, often in a school setting.
    camarade
    Confidant
    A person in whom one trusts to share secrets or problems.
    confidant
    Accomplice
    A friend who participates with you in activities or pranks.
    complice

    Slang Meanings

    A very close friendly relationship.
    She's my buddy, we have a real friendship.
    C'est ma pote, on a une vraie amitié.
    Friendship with added benefits.
    We are in friend mode with extras.
    On est en mode ami-e-s avec des extras.