English–French
“mother” in French
How to say “mother” in French
“Mother” in French is mère.
A female parent whose role includes both family care and responsibility for a child's upbringing.
Example sentences with mère
Il appelle sa mère quand il a besoin d'aide.
He calls his mother when he needs help.
Tips for using mère
- Maman is the familiar everyday form for mother, while mère is the standard neutral noun in descriptions and more formal contexts.