This is the 1173rd most frequent German word.
freunde
"Freunde" means "friends" in English.
Here, 'Freunden' is used as a plural noun, referring to multiple friends.
Ich treffe mich heute Abend mit meinen Freunden.
I am meeting with my friends tonight.
In this sentence, 'Freunde' refers to close or best friends, and is indicative of strong personal relationships.
Meine besten Freunde sind immer für mich da.
My best friends are always there for me.
Here, 'Freunde' is used in a predicate nominative form, indicating the resulting relationship as friends due to shared interests.