compagnon
companion
noun kohn-pah-NYOHN Less Common
Origin: Old French, from Latin 'companio' (one who shares bread)
Also means
partner
Usage Note
Compagnon implies a traveling or working companion rather than a romantic partner; for romance, partenaire or petit ami is more natural. The feminine form is compagne. In a craft context, compagnon refers to a journeyman tradesman in the guild tradition.
Examples
"Son compagnon l'attendait dehors."
Natural Translation
Her companion was waiting outside.
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