camarade

/kamaʁad/
nounIntermediate comrade
informal

A close friend or companion, often used in a political or revolutionary context to denote solidarity among members of a group.

Les camarades se sont réunis pour discuter de la prochaine action.

The comrades gathered to discuss the next action.

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The term is often used in leftist or socialist contexts to emphasize camaraderie and shared purpose.

Collocations

camarade de classeclassmatecamarade de combatcomrade-in-arms

Related Phrases

camarade de luttephrase
comrade in struggle

💡Pro Tip

Political Context

In French, 'camarade' is often used in political contexts to denote solidarity among members of a group, especially in leftist or socialist movements.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'camarade,' possibly from Spanish 'camarada,' meaning 'roommate' or 'companion.' The term gained political connotations in the 19th century.

📝Usage Notes

While 'camarade' can mean 'friend' in general, it is most commonly associated with political or revolutionary contexts, particularly in leftist movements.

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