Buddy

"Buddy" in French

camarade

(informal address to a stranger)

compagnon

(friend or casual acquaintance)

copain

(friend or casual acquaintance)

copain

(partner for a particular activity)

mec

(informal address to a stranger)

pote

(friend or casual acquaintance)

pote

(partner for a particular activity)

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