amie

Is amie masculine or feminine?

l'amie
/lami/femininefriend

The masculine form is ami

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -ie are usually feminine.
The suffix often names an abstract quality, an activity, or a discipline.
95.7% of -ie nouns are feminine

In context

  • C'est plus une connaissance qu'une amie.

    She is more of an acquaintance than a friend.

  • Elle est plus une relation qu'une amie.

    She is more an acquaintance than a friend.

  • J'ai trouvé en elle une amie sincère.

    I found a true friend in her.

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