compagnie: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
A2Neutral to formal, depending on context (e.g., 'keep me company' is informal, 'a limited company' is formal).
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What does “compagnie” mean?
A commercial business organisation or the state of having others with you.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A commercial business organisation or the state of having others with you.
Refers to the presence of others as social companionship, a guest or guests, a group of actors, performers, or soldiers, or a legal business entity.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Spelling is the same. 'Company' in the business sense is used identically. In the phrase 'You are good company', 'company' is more common in UK English, while US English might slightly prefer 'You're good to be around' in casual speech.
Connotations
Similar connotations in both variants. The abbreviation 'Co.' is standard in business names globally.
Frequency
Equally frequent in both dialects.
Grammar
How to Use “compagnie” in a Sentence
keep [someone] companybe in company with [someone/something]have companyform/start a companywork for a companyVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “compagnie” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The guide will company us on the tour.
American English
- He offered to company her to the store.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to a legal entity engaged in business (e.g., 'She incorporated her consulting company last year').
Academic
Used in economics and business studies contexts. Can appear in sociology/psychology discussing social groups.
Everyday
Common for referring to a business or the presence of others (e.g., 'We're having company for dinner').
Technical
Specific legal definitions (e.g., 'limited liability company', 'holding company').
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “compagnie”
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “compagnie”
- Using 'a company' as an uncountable noun (*'I need a company'* for companionship). Correct: 'I need company' or 'I need some company'.
- Confusing 'company' with 'companion' (a person).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Firm' often refers to a partnership providing professional services (law, accounting). 'Company' is a broader term for any business entity and is the standard legal term (Ltd, Co.).
Yes, when referring to multiple business entities (e.g., 'Several companies bid for the contract'). As 'companionship', it is uncountable and has no plural.
It is a business structure where the owners' liability is limited to their investment. In the UK, it's abbreviated as 'Ltd'; in the US, similar structures are 'Inc.' (incorporated) or 'LLC' (limited liability company).
Yes, it means you are pleasant and enjoyable to be with.
A commercial business organisation or the state of having others with you.
Compagnie is usually neutral to formal, depending on context (e.g., 'keep me company' is informal, 'a limited company' is formal). in register.
Compagnie: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkʌmpəni/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “keep someone company”
- “part company (with)”
- “two's company, three's a crowd”
- “in good company”
- “misery loves company”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a **company** as people you have a **camp** with - you share time and space.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMPANIONSHIP IS PROXIMITY / A BUSINESS IS A VEHICLE (e.g., 'get the company rolling', 'run a tight ship').
Practice
Quiz
In which sentence is 'company' used as an uncountable noun?