chum

le chum
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(partner)
Regionalism used in Québec.
(Québec)
a. boyfriend
Je vais au ciné avec mon chum cette fin de semaine.I'm going to the movies with my boyfriend this weekend.
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).
masculine or feminine noun
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(friend)
Regionalism used in Québec.
(Québec)
a. pal
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Luc et ses chums jouent au hockey sur glace aujourd’hui.Luc and his pals are playing ice hockey today.
b. buddy
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Mes chums vont tous au festival de musique à Montréal.My buddies are all going to the music festival in Montréal.
c. mate
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Les chums de Clarence l’attendent dans leur char.Clarence's mates are waiting for him in their car.
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