With (en. With)

/wɪð/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
preposition
Indicates accompaniment, association, or a tool.
I am going to the cinema with my friends.
Je vais au cinéma avec mes amis.
Demonstrates a relationship or connection.
She disagrees with him.
Elle est en désaccord avec lui.
Used to show possession or use.
He wrote a letter with a pen.
Il a écrit une lettre avec un stylo.

Etymology

The origin of 'with' comes from the Anglo-Saxon 'wiþ', meaning 'against' or 'near'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with pleasure
means being happy to do something.
avec plaisir
with love
indicates that something has been done with affection.
avec amour
with care
indicates that something has been done carefully.
avec soin

Related Words

company
the presence of other people.
compagnie
association
a link or connection between people or things.
association
tool
an instrument used to accomplish a task.
outil

Slang Meanings

with style
He passed his exam with style.
Il a réussi son examen avec style.
with attitude
She tackles problems with attitude.
Elle aborde les problèmes avec de l'attitude.