English–French
“father” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛʁ/
Example
Mon père travaille dans une école.
My father works at a school.
How to say “father” in French
“Father” in French is père.
A child's father as a steady source of care, protection, support, and guidance.
Example sentences with père
Hier, mon père m'a appelé pour prendre des nouvelles.
Yesterday, my father called me to see how I was doing.
Tips for using père
- Père is the standard noun for father, while papa is common in familiar speech and direct address.