Amis
The English phrase "friends" can be translated into French as Amis.
The term refers to people who are friends with each other.
Which one should you use?
Use ami(e)s proches specifically when you want to express the idea of "close friends."
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. Use ami for a single male friend and amie for a single female friend. For a group consisting only of females, use the plural feminine form amies. Use the masculine plural form amis to refer to a group of male friends or a mixed group of both male and female friends.
Did you know?
- While amis describes friends, French uses the word copains for 'pals', which literally translates to 'companions who share bread'.
- The expression faire l'ami can mean to act like a friend to manipulate someone, showing that the word can be used to describe deception.
- Using mon ami to address someone you do not know can actually be perceived as patronizing or condescending rather than friendly.
Examples in context
- Salut les potes! On se retrouve ce soir à la soirée?Hey, pals! Are we meeting tonight at the party?
- Je tiens à remercier chaleureusement mes amis proches pour leur soutien sans faille.I would like to warmly thank my close friends for their unwavering support.
- Ils sont amis depuis l'enfance.They have been friends since childhood.
- Mes amis habitent à Paris.My friends live in Paris.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are talking about their social circle.
- LucasEst-ce que vous êtes amis avec lui ?Are you friends with him?
- ManonOui, nous sommes amis depuis longtemps.Yes, we have been friends for a long time.
- LucasC'est super d'avoir des amis fidèles.It is great to have loyal friends.
- ManonJe suis d'accord avec toi, Lucas.I agree with you, Lucas.
