No. 9,333 in French
côtoyer
To rub shoulders with; to be alongside or in close contact with.
In a sentence
Je côtoie souvent mes collègues au bureau.
I often interact with my colleagues at the office.
In this sentence, 'côtoyer' is used to indicate regular interaction or proximity with colleagues.
Nous avons eu l'occasion de côtoyer des artistes célèbres lors de l'exposition.
We had the opportunity to meet famous artists during the exhibition.
Here, 'côtoyer' refers to being in the presence and interacting momentarily with notable individuals.
Les concepts philosophiques qu'il côtoie dans ses lectures sont profonds.
The philosophical concepts he comes into contact with in his readings are profound.
In this instance, 'côtoyer' is metaphorically applied to represent intellectual engagement or exposure.
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