mon amie
female friend
For a female friend French says mon amie. The casual word is ma copine, and a best friend is ma meilleure amie.
Meaning: my female friend (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| mon amie | female friend |
| ma copine | casual |
| ma meilleure amie | best friend |
Amie is the safe, neutral word. Copine is relaxed, but it can also mean girlfriend, so context decides.
How does it change in a sentence?
Amie is feminine, yet it takes mon and not ma because it starts with a vowel. A consonant-initial word like copine takes ma.
How do you pronounce it?
In mon amie the n links to the next vowel, giving mo-na-MEE.
Did you know?
- The n in mon amie is a good example of liaison, which French uses to avoid two vowels meeting.
Examples in context
- Ma copine Léa arrive demain.My friend Léa arrives tomorrow.
- Elle est ma meilleure amie.She is my best friend.
Example conversation
Léa introduces Sophie to her mother Claire.
- LéaMaman, voici mon amie Sophie.Mom, this is my friend Sophie.
- ClaireEnchantée, Sophie.Nice to meet you, Sophie.
- SophieEnchantée, madame.Nice to meet you, madam.
