Amis

/ˈɑːmiːz/ noun

Definition

A plural form, likely referring to multiple friends (from French 'ami' meaning friend), though can refer to members of a group or association.

Etymology

From Old French 'ami,' derived from Latin 'amicus' (friend). The word entered English through Norman French after 1066 and is still used in phrases like 'amis de...' (friends of).

Kelly Says

In French schools, 'amis' is the first thing kids learn after bonjour—friendship is such a core concept that it's built into the language from day one of learning French.

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