Translation
mate, boyfriend
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Word origin
From the Old French oblique form compain, from Late Latin companio ('one who shares bread'), from com- ('with') and panis ('bread'). English companion and company come from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- companio
- English cognates
- companion, company
Grammar
Examples
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I am going out with my mates tonight.
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She has had a new boyfriend for three months.
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He is my childhood friend, we have known each other forever.
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My workmate is going on leave next week.
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The lads from the club are waiting for us at the stadium.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 5: copain, honte, bouche and 7 more words.