* "Pal" is an informal English term: It's used for a friend or someone you're close to.
* French has various ways to express friendship: The most common are:
* "Ami" (male) or "Amie" (female): This is the general word for "friend".
* "Copain" (male) or "Copine" (female): This is a more informal term for a close friend, often used for someone you hang out with regularly.
* "Poto" (male) or "Pote" (female): This is a slang term for a very close friend or buddy.
* "camarade" (male or female): This is a word for a companion or fellow comrade, usually used in a more formal context.
Therefore, you can use any of these words to refer to a French friend, depending on your relationship and the level of formality.