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compagnon

companion

noun kohn-pah-NYOHN Less Common

Origin: Old French, from Latin 'companio' (one who shares bread)

Also means

partner

Usage Note

Compagnon implies a traveling or working companion rather than a romantic partner; for romance, partenaire or petit ami is more natural. The feminine form is compagne. In a craft context, compagnon refers to a journeyman tradesman in the guild tradition.

Examples

"Son compagnon l'attendait dehors."

Natural Translation

Her companion was waiting outside.

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