copain
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le copain, la copine
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
1. (colloquial) (close acquaintance)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. friend
J'ai invité tous mes copains à ma fête d’anniversaire.I invited all of my friends to my birthday party.
b. buddy (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States.
Mon copain Victor est mécanicien. Il peut t'aider à réparer ta voiture.My buddy Victor is a mechanic. He can help you fix your car.
c. mate (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Caro partage un appartement avec deux copines de la fac.Caro shares a flat with two mates from uni.
2. (colloquial) (romantic partner)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. boyfriend (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
David et son copain sont en couple depuis deux ans.David and his boyfriend have been in a relationship for two years.
b. girlfriend (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
Après avoir rompu avec sa copine, Yannick est retourné habiter chez ses parents.After breaking up with his girlfriend, Yannick moved back to his parents' house.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
3. (colloquial) (on close terms)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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