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

Pro Tip

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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