mon amie
feminine, standard
To a woman who is your friend say mon amie. The noun amie is feminine, but mon is used before it because it starts with a vowel. It is also called ma copine and ma chère amie.
Meaning: form of address (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| mon amie | feminine, standard |
| ma copine | feminine, casual |
| ma chère amie | feminine, warm |
Which one should you use?
Ma copine is casual and can also mean "my girlfriend", so it depends on context. For a close girl friend, ma meilleure amie means "my best friend".
How does it change in a sentence?
Before a vowel sound, French uses mon even with a feminine noun, so mon amie is correct and ma amie is wrong. A male friend is mon ami.
How do you pronounce it?
Amie is pronounced "ah-MEE", the same as ami for a man.
Did you know?
- The words ami and amie sound identical, so only the written e tells you whether the friend is a man or a woman.
Examples in context
- Merci, mon amie.Thanks, my friend.
- Elle est ma meilleure amie.She is my best friend.
- Ma chère amie, tu me manques.My dear friend, I miss you.
Example conversation
Lina introduces her friend Julie to Marc at a party in Grenoble.
- LinaVoici Julie, mon amie.This is Julie, my friend.
- MarcEnchanté, Julie.Nice to meet you, Julie.
- JulieMoi de même.Likewise.
- LinaNous nous connaissons depuis l'école.We have known each other since school.
