meilleures amies
The English phrase "besties" can be translated into French as meilleures amies.
meilleures amies is used to refer to a person's closest friends. It specifically describes a group of female friends.
Which one should you use?
The form meilleures amies is used when referring to a group of only females. If the group includes at least one male, or consists entirely of males, you should use meilleurs amis. For a single female best friend, use meilleure amie and for a single male best friend, use meilleur ami.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gender and number of the phrase must match the people being described: use meilleure amie for one female, meilleur ami for one male, meilleures amies for multiple females and meilleurs amis for multiple males or a mixed-gender group.
When do people say it?
To convey a very close and humorous friendship, you can use the informal expression Copains comme cochons, which literally translates to "friends like pigs".
Did you know?
- The word copain used in Copains comme cochons comes from the Old French compagnon, which literally means someone with whom you share 'pain' or bread.
- To describe a 'bestie' in a more romantic or soulful sense, French speakers use âme sœur, which means 'soul mate' but can apply to platonic best friends.
- In very casual settings, French youth may use ma best to refer to their best friend, blending French possessive adjectives with English slang.
Examples in context
- Julie et Sophie sont des amies proches depuis l'enfance.Julie and Sophie have been close friends since childhood.
- Sophie et Pierre sont des amis intimes, ils se confient tout.Sophie and Pierre are intimate friends, they confide in each other.
- Julie et Sophie sont des amies inséparables, elles font tout ensemble.Julie and Sophie are inseparable friends, they do everything together.
- Elles sont mes meilleures amies.They are my besties.
- Je sors avec mes meilleures amies.I am going out with my besties.
- Mes meilleures amies habitent à Paris.My besties live in Paris.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are talking about their social lives.
- NathanTu vas au cinéma ce soir ?Are you going to the cinema tonight?
- LéaOui, avec mes meilleures amies.Yes, with my besties.
- NathanC'est sympa, amuse-toi bien !That's nice, have fun!
- LéaMerci, Nathan !Thanks, Nathan!
