What does compère in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word compère in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use compère in French.
The word compère in French means partner in crime, stooge, godfather. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word compère
partner in crimenom masculin (partenaire) (colloquial, figurative) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Ton compère et toi formez un beau duo ! You and your mate make a great pair! |
stoogenom masculin (complice) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Le prestidigitateur avait besoin d'un compère pour réaliser son tour. The illusionist needed a stooge to perform his trick. |
godfathernom masculin (vieux (parrain par rapport à la marraine) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) J'ai offert un cadeau à mon filleul, mais j'ai été vite éclipsée par mon compère, qui lui a offert un cadeau encore plus beau. I gave my godson a present, but I was soon outshone by his godfather who offered him an even better gift. |
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