how to pronounce compère

/kɔ̃.pɛʁ/

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compère is pronounced in two syllables

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ɔ̃

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An example use of compère in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… vous avez parlé de mon compère on y voit …”

meanings of compère

noun:

The godfather of one's child or the father of one's godchild.
Partner, accomplice.

compère frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word compère occurs in french on average 1.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.