Kilo Lingo

l'

feminine

/a.mi/

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Translation

friend (feminine)

Word origin

The feminine of ami, from Latin amica ('female friend'), from amare ('to love'). English 'amicable' shares the root.

Origin
Latin
Root
amica
English cognates
amicable, amity

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralamies

Examples

Lyon .

My best friend has been living in Lyon for two years.

l' primaire.

She has been my friend since primary school.

.

I am going to spend the evening at a friend's place.

'enfance week-end .

A childhood friend is coming to visit me next weekend.

' confiée rupture.

She confided in her best friend after the break-up.

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This word is part of lesson 9.