copiner/kɔ.pin/
verb · B2 · Frequency 14585
verb
Meanings
to become friends or hang out closely (with someone)
Informal, often used with “avec”: copiner avec quelqu’un, meaning to be on friendly terms or to hang out closely with someone, without inherent negative connotation.
to cozy up to or collude with someone in order to gain an advantage
Usually pejorative, used to criticize someone for getting too close to people in power, superiors, etc., suggesting opportunistic networking or collusion; often appears as copiner avec… .
Examples
Elle copine avec ses nouvelles collègues depuis son arrivée.
She has been hanging out closely with her new colleagues since she arrived.
Ma fille copine facilement avec les enfants de son âge.
My daughter easily becomes friends with children her age.
Il copine avec le fournisseur pour obtenir des tarifs préférentiels.
He cozies up to the supplier to obtain preferential prices.