keep company

• Passer du temps avec quelqu'un, surtout pour éviter qu'il se sente seul ou pour lui offrir de la compagnie et de la conversation.

To spend time with someone, especially to prevent them from feeling lonely or to provide companionship.

1. B1formal

   To spend time with someone, especially to prevent them from feeling lonely.

   tenir compagnie

   • She stayed home to keep her grandmother company.
   • He kept me company while I waited for the bus.
   • The dog keeps the old man company in his house.

2. Associate with someoneB2formal

   To regularly spend time with a particular person or group.

   fréquenter quelqu'un

   • He tends to keep company with artists and musicians.
   • She keeps company with a very interesting crowd.
   • It's wise to keep company with people who inspire you.