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Can we be friends in France?
Pouvons-nous être amis? Pouvons-nous être amis?
What is mots Amis?
There are also many words in French that you may recognize because they are commonly used in the English language. These are called les mots amis, which means ‘word friends’ or cognates. Using this knowledge often goes a long way in the comprehension of a text in French.
What do the French call friends?
Ami
Ami(e) Ami(e) simply means “friend” in French. Add an “e” and it becomes the female “amie”, add an “s” to either form and it becomes the plural “ami” for male friends or “amies” for female friends. It’s used to describe a close friend.
How do French people address their friends?
French. The exact word for “friend” in French is ami, but that’s reserved for pretty formal circumstances. From France, we have a whole range of terms, including poto, sauce, pote and gros, most of which are regional terms used in Paris.
How can I be friend in French?
Learn how to keep those new French friends you meet.
- Social media.
- Websites and Apps.
- Check town halls for local activities.
- Join “fête des voisins”
- Attend university events.
- Join local clubs suited to your interests.
- Check out language exchange events.
- Take classes.
What is mots Familiers?
familiar, colloquial, household, friendly, commonplace. mot noun.
What is mon Cherie?
Mon chéri means “my dear” or “sweetheart” in French. It’s an adorable term of endearment for a male person someone is fond of, romantically or platonically.
How do you say my friend is feminine in French?
Mon ami (or mon amie in the feminine) means “my friend.” If there’s a French character in an American movie, they basically have to say it at some point. Like in this scene of Beauty and the Beast. It’s kind of like saying Bonjour with a really heavy accent.
How do you say simple conversation in French?
1. Basic French conversation: Greetings and first questions
- Quoi de neuf? = What’s new? What’s up?
- Tu fais quoi dans la vie? = What do you do for a living?
- Tu viens d’où? = Where are you from?
- Comment tu t’appelles? = What’s your name?
- C’est quoi ton nom? = What’s your name? (informal, everyday spoken French)
How do you greet a friend in French?
Close friends, like the ones you’re sure to make because of this new language skill, use this casual French salutation often. You can skip the formal bonjour and use this word, or even ciao, when seeing close comrades. A typical greeting between old friends, young French people tend to use this phrase often.
How do you Say Hi in French to a friend?
Salut — Hi Being a more casual greeting, “salut” or “hi” in French is appropriate when you say it to your family and friends. It’s also used if you know that you’ll see a person again later on in the day in more relaxed surroundings.
How do you say I can in French?
To say “I can” in French, the form is je peux. We can then follow this with the infinitive as mentioned. So for example, to say I can come, we need to follow je peux with the basic form (infinitive) of the verb meaning ” (to) come”: venir. So the French for “I can come” is je peux venir .
How do you say “how are You” in French?
There are several ways to ask “how are you” in French, but these two phrases are the most popular ones. “Comment allez-vous?” literally means “how are you going?” and is one of the most polite greetings in French. Thus, you can use it almost in any situation without worrying that you may sound rude.