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compagne
/kɔ̃.paɲ/
female companion
Elle est ma compagne de voyage.
She is my travel companion.
informal
A female companion, especially a female partner or friend
Ma compagne et moi avons passé un week-end agréable.
My companion and I had a pleasant weekend.
Often used to refer to a female partner in a romantic relationship.
Collocations
compagne de voyagetravel companioncompagne de routecompanion on the road
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Gender-Specific Usage
'Compagne' is specifically feminine, while 'compagnon' is masculine.
Word Origin
From Old French 'compainne', from Latin 'companio' meaning 'companion'
Usage Notes
In modern French, 'compagne' is often used to refer to a female partner in a romantic relationship, while 'compagnon' is used for a male partner.
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