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Acquaintance
01
connaissance
a person whom one knows but is not a close friend
Exemples
She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries.
Elle est tombée sur une vieille connaissance à l'épicerie et a échangé des politesses.
Though they were only acquaintances, he always greeted her warmly whenever they crossed paths.
Bien qu'ils n'étaient que de simples connaissances, il la saluait toujours chaleureusement chaque fois qu'ils se croisaient.
02
familiarity or knowledge gained about someone or something through experience or exposure
Exemples
She has a broad acquaintance with classical literature.
His acquaintance with modern art is limited.
03
a social relationship that is less intimate than a friendship
Exemples
Their connection is merely an acquaintance, not a deep friendship.
They maintained casual acquaintances through mutual friends.
Arbre Lexical
acquaintanceship
acquaintance
acquaint
