copine
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English
Etymology
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Noun
copine (plural copines)
- Any of a group of highly conserved, calcium-dependent membrane proteins found in a variety of eukaryotes.
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French
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
copine f (plural copines, masculine copain)
- (informal) female equivalent of copain: female friend, girl friend, chum, pal
- Synonym: amie f
- (informal, by ellipsis) Ellipsis of petite copine.: girlfriend (girl/woman to whom one has a romantic attachment)
- Synonym: petite amie f
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Further reading
- “copine”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé , 2012.