accompagner
/a.kɔ̃.pa.ɲe/To go or travel with someone as a companion or escort.
Elle a accompagné son ami à son rendez-vous médical.
She accompanied her friend to his medical appointment.
Can be used both literally (physical presence) and figuratively (supporting someone emotionally).
To provide a musical accompaniment to a performance.
Le pianiste a accompagné le chanteur pendant le concert.
The pianist accompanied the singer during the concert.
Common in classical and jazz music contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Reflexive Use
The reflexive form 's'accompagner' is used when referring to accompanying oneself.
⚡Gold Rule
Preposition Choice
Use 'accompagner à' for places and 'accompagner dans' for activities.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'acompagner', from 'a-' (to) + 'compagnon' (companion).
📝Usage Notes
Can be reflexive ('s'accompagner') when referring to oneself. Often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.