the french word for friend is ami(e)
ami
correspondant is the translation of pen pal. It is a person who becomes friendly.
khaver (חבר)
You say something like "hey pal, do you want to go the movies"
Une copine
Chingu (friend / pal)
À Paris.
J'arrive a Paris
You pronounce it "Pal" or "yuh-dul"
"bonjour mon ami"
we love Paris = nous aimons Paris
you say "sorry pal she's taken already"