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Le copain
In a romantic context, it implies a boyfriend. To specify a platonic male friend, many French speakers say un ami or un pote instead.
Examples in context
Mon copain habite à Paris.
My boyfriend lives in Paris.
C'est le copain de Marie.
That is Marie's boyfriend.
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