parmi/paʁ.mi/
preposition · A1 · Frequency 1360
preposition
Meanings
among, amongst
Used as a preposition to indicate something or someone within a group or multiple entities.
amid, amidst
Used as a preposition emphasizing being in the middle of a situation, environment, or condition.
Examples
Parmi les candidats, trois ont déjà une expérience internationale.
Among the candidates, three already have international experience.
J'ai retrouvé mon carnet parmi les livres posés sur la table.
I found my notebook among the books on the table.
Parmi le brouhaha de la gare, elle a reconnu la voix de son frère.
Amid the station's din, she recognized her brother's voice.
Collocations
- parmi les invitésamong the guests
- parmi les difficultésamid the difficulties
- parmi nousamong us
Common mistakes
parmi de mes amis
parmi mes amis
The preposition parmi is not followed by the preposition de.
Related words
- synonymentrebetween
synonymau milieu dein the middle of
Grammar note
The preposition parmi is followed by a noun phrase, indicating inclusion within a group or range.