Mes amis

Some uplifting words to start off the week...
l'amitié (pronounced ah - mee - tee - ay) = friendship
un ami / une amie (ah - mee) = a friend
un copain (koh - pin) / une copine (koh - peen) = buddy, pal
un(e) pote (the 'e' is silent)= buddy, pal (colloquial)