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"Friendship" in French: amitié
l'amitié
Friendship in French is l'amitié, feminine. Une vraie amitié means a real friendship. On parle d'amitié when you stress the bond, not just being amis.
Catching up after years
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How to pronounce amitié
Say it
la-mee-TYAY
/a.mi.tje/
Amitié: a-mee-TYAY. The t before ié is clear. With the article, l'amitié sounds like la-mee-TYAY.
"Friendship" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'amitié | friendship The abstract noun. | The abstract noun. |
| une vraie amitié | a real friendship Warm praise of a bond. | Warm praise of a bond. |
| lien d'amitié | bond of friendship Slightly more formal. | Slightly more formal. |
| au nom de notre amitié | in the name of our friendship Asking a favor lightly. | Asking a favor lightly. |
How to use amitié in real life
- 1Catching up after years
Notre amitié a tenu malgré la distance.
Our friendship held despite the distance.
Tenir = to last/hold.
- 2Toast at dinner
À l'amitié, et à plein d'autres weekends.
To friendship—and to many more weekends.
À + noun for toasts.
- 3Advice to a friend
Garde cette amitié, elle est rare.
Keep this friendship; it's rare.
Elle agrees with amitié (f).
Mistakes English speakers make with amitié
Incorrect: Notre ami est fort.
Correct: Notre amitié est forte.
Ami is a friend (person); amitié is friendship.
Incorrect: Je veux plus de friendship.
Correct: Je veux plus d'amitié.
Use amitié, not English friendship.
Good to know
French often reserves amitié for a valued, lasting bond; casual friendly vibes may stay at on s'entend bien. Cards and speeches still lean on amitié for sincerity.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reconnecting after a move
ChatPal
Cette amitié me manque vraiment.
I really miss this friendship.
You
Moi aussi. Notre amitié vaut le détour en train.
Me too. Our friendship is worth the train trip.
ChatPal
Alors on protège cette amitié, d'accord ?
So we protect this friendship, deal?
You
D'accord. Appelle-moi plus souvent.
Deal. Call me more often.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Friendship" in French
How do you say friendship in French?
L'amitié.
Is amitié masculine or feminine?
Feminine: une amitié, cette amitié.
What is the difference between ami and amitié?
Ami is a friend; amitié is friendship.
How do you pronounce amitié?
a-mee-TYAY.
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