côtoyer

Meaning

1. (intransitive, rare) to coast
2. (literally) to pass alongside
3. (figuratively) to rub shoulders, to work alongside

Concepts

alongside

be next to

skirt

border upon

hobnob with

skirt the edge of

Synonyms

être en compagnie de

fréquenter

friser

tapoter

avoisiner

pousser du coude

donner un coup de coude à

être à la limite

Translations

yakın olmak

costeggiare

yaklaşmak

bordear

kıyı boyunca gitmek

codear

nahe stehen

sanft stoßen

anstupsen

aanstoten

een duw geven

toestoten

cousteja

costejar

cutucar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ko.twa.je/

Etymology

Inherited from Old French: costoier

In summary

Inherited from Old French costoier. See côte and -oyer.