amongst

• Parmi, au milieu de, ou en compagnie de plusieurs personnes ou choses; au sein d'un groupe ou d'un ensemble.

A preposition, chiefly British and literary variant of 'among', used to indicate being surrounded by, included in, or distributed within a group of three or more people or things.

1. In the middle of or surrounded byB2formalbritish

   Indicates being physically located within or encircled by a group of people, objects, or things; predominantly used in British English and literary contexts.

   au milieu de, entouré de

   • I saw a few familiar faces amongst the crowd.
   • The village is set amongst majestic mountains.
   • Rescue teams searched amongst the wreckage for survivors.

2. Included as part of a groupB2formalbritish

   Denotes being included, happening, or existing as a member or component within a larger collection of people or things.

   Parmi, au milieu de

   • A decision that has caused a lot of anger amongst women.
   • Relax, you're amongst friends now.
   • These diseases are more common amongst young children.

3. Distributed to each in a group of three or moreB2formalbritish

   Indicates division, sharing, or distribution of something among multiple recipients (three or more); formal/literary usage.

   entre (distribution à plusieurs)

   • He divided the country amongst his sons.
   • The cost should be shared equally amongst the three of you.
   • The work to be done is shared out amongst the group.

4. Amongst other things — in addition to other mattersB2formalbritish

   Used in the fixed phrase 'amongst other things' to indicate that something is one of several points, actions, or features, without listing them all.

   parmi d'autres choses

   • She has worked as an estate agent amongst other things.
   • Amongst other things, the initiative would support workforce training.
   • Research shows that vitamin D can, amongst other things, lower blood pressure.