Usage Note
Ami carries real weight — a true friend, not a mere acquaintance, which is connaissance — and petit ami or petite amie means boyfriend or girlfriend. The feminine amie sounds identical, and the warm mon ami can address a friend directly.
Examples
"C'est mon meilleur ami."
Natural Translation
He's my best friend.
Literal Translation
It-is my best friend
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