Parmi (en. Among)

/paʁ.mi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

preposition

Indicates an inclusion in a set.

Among the guests, there were close friends.

Parmi les invités, il y avait des amis proches.

Used to refer to a group within which a part is referenced.

She is the best student among all.

Elle est la meilleure élève parmi tous.

Shows a relative position or situation.

Among the options presented, this one is the most interesting.

Parmi les options proposées, celle-ci est la plus intéressante.

Of Latin origin, from the word 'parmi' meaning 'in the midst of'.

among many others

indicates that there are several similar examples.

parmi tant d'autres

among the first

refers to a high rank or position.

parmi les premiers

among the best

indicates a category of high quality.

parmi les meilleurs

middle

Central area or intermediate position.

milieu

group

A group of people or objects sharing common characteristics.

groupe

set

Unit of distinct elements considered as a whole.

ensemble

Used to express a choice among several.

I am among my favorites tonight.

Je suis parmi mes préférés ce soir.

Can denote a common position within a group.

He feels among his peers here.

Il se sent parmi ses semblables ici.