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"Partner" in French: compagnon / compagne
le compagnon / la compagne
Note: also: le/la partenaire
Partner (romantic) in French is often le compagnon or la compagne. Le / la partenaire works for business, dance, or sports, and sometimes for couples too.
Introducing someone
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How to pronounce compagnon / compagne
Say it
kom-pa-NYOHN / kom-PAN-yuh
/kɔ̃.pa.ɲɔ̃/ /kɔ̃.paɲ/
Compagnon: kom-pa-NYOHN. Compagne: kom-PAN-yuh. Soft gn like ny.
"Partner" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le compagnon / la compagne | partner (life / romantic) Common for a partner. | Common for a partner. |
| le / la partenaire | partner Work, sports, dance; also couples. | Work, sports, dance; also couples. |
| mon compagnon | my partner With mon. | With mon. |
| en couple | in a relationship Status phrase. | Status phrase. |
How to use compagnon / compagne in real life
- 1Introducing someone
Je te présente mon compagnon, Éric.
I'd like you to meet my partner, Éric.
Mon compagnon.
- 2Weekend plans
Ma compagne et moi partons à Lille.
My partner and I are going to Lille.
Ma compagne.
- 3Dinner invite
Ton compagnon vient aussi ce soir ?
Is your partner coming tonight too?
Space before ?
Mistakes English speakers make with compagnon / compagne
Incorrect: Ma compagnon.
Correct: Mon compagnon. / Ma compagne.
Match gender of the noun and the person.
Incorrect: Mon partner.
Correct: Mon compagnon / ma partenaire.
Use French words.
Good to know
French bureaucracy and forms often say conjoint(e) or partenaire. In friendly speech, compagnon / compagne or partenaire both appear; pick what feels natural for your relationship.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a dinner for four
ChatPal
Ton compagnon mange de la viande ?
Does your partner eat meat?
You
Oui. Et ta compagne, elle est végétarienne ?
Yes. And your partner—is she vegetarian?
ChatPal
Exact. Je prépare deux menus.
Exactly. I'll prepare two menus.
You
Super. On apporte le dessert.
Great. We'll bring dessert.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Partner" in French
Compagnon or partenaire?
Compagnon/compagne often for life partners; partenaire is wider (work/sports too).
How do I say my partner?
Mon compagnon / ma compagne / mon/ma partenaire.
Is partenaire gendered?
The article changes: le/la partenaire.
Pronunciation of compagnon?
Kom-pa-NYOHN.
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