English–French

“kid” in French

French

Alsogamin · gosse

Pronunciation

IPA/mom/

Example

Quel môme mignon !

What a cute kid!

Illustration for môme (kid)

How to say “kid” in French

“Kid” in French is môme.

A child whose behavior invites an affectionate or teasing reaction, depending on the speaker's voice and context.

Full entry for môme: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with môme

Les mômes jouent dans la cour.

The kids are playing in the yard.

Tips for using môme

  • The final e is silent, and môme is pronounced with one syllable, approximately /mɔm/, not like the English word home.

Other French words for “kid”

Regarde ce gamin qui joue dans la rue.

Look at that kid playing in the street.

Le gosse joue dans le parc.

The kid is playing in the park.

“kid” in other languages