A female friend, especially a close or intimate female companion (from French).
From French 'amie' (female friend), feminine form of 'ami,' from Latin 'amicus' (friend), which comes from 'amare' (to love). Borrowed into English in the 17th century.
English speakers borrowed 'amie' directly from French instead of inventing our own word, which is why it sounds romantic and European compared to the plain word 'friend'—language borrows prestige along with vocabulary.
French feminine form of 'ami' (friend). Gendered grammatically, creating perception of female friend specifically rather than neutral friendship.
In English, prefer gender-neutral 'friend' or 'companion.' If using French, note context is culturally specific.
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