No. 4,008 in Dutch
ami
The Dutch word "ami" means "friend" (borrowed from French).
In a sentence
Mijn beste ami woont in Parijs.
My best friend lives in Paris.
Here, 'ami' is used as a noun derived from French, meaning 'friend', directly incorporated into Dutch.
'Je suis ton ami,' zei hij in vloeiend Frans.
'I am your friend,' he said in fluent French.
In this example, 'ami' is used within a French dialogue appearing in a Dutch text, maintaining its French language usage.
Onze buurt heeft een café genaamd 'Bij de Ami'.
Our neighborhood has a café called 'At the Ami'.
Here, 'ami' is used as part of a proper noun implying a French-themed establishment name, signifying 'friend' in a cultural context.
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