avec
/a.vɛk/
The English phrase 'with' is translated into French as avec.
avec is the most common and versatile way to say 'with' in French. Depending on your specific meaning, you might use other expressions: use En collaboration avec to express 'with' in the sense of a partnership or collaboration and use Entouré(e) de to emphasize being surrounded by someone or something.
Meaning: with (prep)
How do you pronounce it?
The word avec is pronounced /a.vɛk/ and consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- French uses avec to denote accompaniment, but when describing a physical characteristic, like 'a girl with blue eyes', it uses aux.
- The French word avec actually contains the Latin word for 'this', which is hoc. It is essentially a contraction of the phrase 'with this'.
- The phrase avec plaisir is often used as a polite way to say 'you are welcome' or 'my pleasure' in response to a request.
Examples in context
- Il est avec moi.He's with me.Tatoeba #5645957 by narnar, translation #5644497 by Hybrid
- Reste avec Tom !Stay with Tom.Tatoeba #7166640 by Micsmithel, translation #1849355 by CK
- Je vis avec lui.I live with him.Tatoeba #8352735 by zarisi, translation #3903733 by CH
- Je vais au cinéma avec mon amiI'm going to the cinema with my friend
- Je suis en compagnie de ma famille ce soirI'm with my family tonight
- Nous travaillons en collaboration avec des partenaires internationauxWe work in collaboration with international partners
- Je veux passer du temps avec quelqu'un de spécialI want to spend time with someone special
- Elle aime être entourée de ses amisShe enjoys being surrounded by her friends
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- EmmaTu veux manger avec moi, Lucas ?Do you want to eat with me, Lucas?
- LucasOui, je veux bien.Yes, I would like to.
- EmmaOn commande une pizza avec du fromage ?Shall we order a pizza with cheese?
- LucasC'est une excellente idée !That is an excellent idea!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “with” translations and entries avec, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avec, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
