Also means
buddy
Usage Note
Copain (feminine: copine) is an informal word for a friend or pal, more casual than ami. In a relationship context, mon copain / ma copine means 'my boyfriend / girlfriend,' so context matters. The word is widely used in everyday speech and is not considered slang.
Examples
"Mon copain arrive dans une heure."
Natural Translation
My friend is arriving in an hour.

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