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copain

friend

noun ko-PEHN Common

Also means

buddy

Usage Note

Copain (feminine: copine) is an informal word for a friend or pal, more casual than ami. In a relationship context, mon copain / ma copine means 'my boyfriend / girlfriend,' so context matters. The word is widely used in everyday speech and is not considered slang.

Examples

"Mon copain arrive dans une heure."

Natural Translation

My friend is arriving in an hour.

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