English–French

“mom” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mamɑ̃/

Example

J'ai téléphoné à maman ce matin.

I called Mom this morning.

Illustration for maman (mom)

How to say “mom” in French

“Mom” in French is maman.

A child addressing or talking about the mother as a familiar member of the family.

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

Example sentences with maman

Maman a besoin de repos.

Mom needs rest.

Tips for using maman

  • In familiar speech, maman often appears without a possessive or article, as in "J'ai téléphoné à maman"; ma mère is more neutral or formal.

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