copain/kɔ.pɛ̃/
noun · A2 · Frequency 615
nounmasculine
Meanings
friend, chum, mate (UK), pal, buddy
Refers to a general friend or companion, used in both spoken and written language.
ellipsis of petit copain: boyfriend (boy/man to whom one has a romantic attachment)
Informal usage referring to a male romantic partner.
Examples
Mon copain m'a aidé à déménager samedi matin.
My friend helped me move on Saturday morning.
Je vais retrouver un copain après le travail pour boire un café.
I am going to meet a friend for coffee after work.
Son copain lui a préparé un dîner pour son anniversaire.
Her boyfriend prepared a birthday dinner for her.
Collocations
- sortir avec son copainto go out with one's boyfriend
Common mistakes
copain (指任何朋友)
copain (指男朋友)
In informal contexts, 'copain' often means boyfriend; context is important to distinguish meanings.
Related words
nounmasculine
Meanings
friend, chum, mate (UK), pal, buddy
Refers to a general friend or companion, used in both spoken and written language.
ellipsis of petit copain: boyfriend (boy/man to whom one has a romantic attachment)
Informal usage referring to a male romantic partner.
Examples
Mes copains m'ont aidé à déménager samedi.
My friends helped me move on Saturday.
Les deux nouveaux élèves sont vite devenus copains.
The two new students quickly became friends.
Elle garde les photos de ses anciens copains dans une boîte.
She keeps photos of her former boyfriends in a box.
nounfeminine
Meanings
friend, chum, mate (UK), pal, buddy
Refers to a general friend or companion, used in both spoken and written language.
ellipsis of petit copain: boyfriend (boy/man to whom one has a romantic attachment)
Informal usage referring to a male romantic partner.
Examples
Ma copine de classe m'a prêté ses notes.
My female classmate and friend lent me her notes.
J'ai retrouvé une copine d'enfance au marché.
I ran into a childhood friend at the market.
Il a présenté sa copine à ses parents.
He introduced his girlfriend to his parents.
Collocations
- sortir avec son copainto go out with one's boyfriend
Common mistakes
copain (指任何朋友)
copain (指男朋友)
In informal contexts, 'copain' often means boyfriend; context is important to distinguish meanings.