accompagner
/a.kɔ̃.pa.ɲe/To accompany someone or something; to go or be with someone or something.
Il m'a accompagné à la gare.
He accompanied me to the station.
La musique accompagne bien ce film.
The music accompanies this film well.
Often used with 'de' to specify what is being accompanied (e.g., 'accompagner de musique').
To go along with something; to be a natural or logical addition to something.
Ce plat est accompagné d'une sauce délicieuse.
This dish is accompanied by a delicious sauce.
Commonly used in culinary contexts to describe side dishes or accompaniments.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Remember that 'accompagner' can refer to both physical accompaniment (e.g., walking with someone) and metaphorical accompaniment (e.g., music accompanying a film).
⚡Gold Rule
Preposition Choice
Use 'de' after 'accompagner' to specify what is being accompanied (e.g., 'accompagner de musique').
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'acompagner', from 'a-' (to) + 'compagnon' (companion).
📝Usage Notes
The verb is often reflexive ('s'accompagner') when referring to oneself (e.g., 'Je m'accompagne d'un ami').