le
masculine
/kɔ.pɛ̃/
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Translation
mate, boyfriend
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
Gendermasculine
Pluralcopains
Examples
sors .
I am going out with my mates tonight.
.
She has had a new boyfriend for three months.
C' 'enfance, .
He is my childhood friend, we have known each other forever.
congé .
My workmate is going on leave next week.
stade.
The lads from the club are waiting for us at the stadium.
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