Comparing Friendships Using French Words

When you talk about friendships in French, you can use words related to family to help explain these connections. Here are some important words and ways to help you compare friendships:

Words for Friendships

• Un ami – a friend
• Une amie – a female friend
• Un copain – a buddy
• Une copine – a female buddy
• Un frère – a brother
• Une soeur – a sister
• Un père – a father
• Une mère – a mother

How to Compare

To compare friendships, you can use these phrases:

• “X est comme Y” (X is like Y)
• “X est plus/moins... que Y” (X is more/less... than Y)

Example Sentences

1. Mon ami est comme un frère.
   (My friend is like a brother.)

2. Ma meilleure amie est plus proche que ma soeur.
   (My best friend is closer than my sister.)

Try It Yourself

Now it's your turn! Use the words and phrases above to describe how your friends are like your family members.

By using family words to talk about friendships, you can better express and compare these relationships in French.