maman /mamˈɑ̃/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "mum".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Famille et rôles

Source term
mum
Translation
maman
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".

Dictionary form maman
Article la
Gender/article class feminine
Regular/likely plural mamans
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la maman
Examples
C'est la maman.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Famille et rôles.

Example Sentences

Maman mange la pomme.

English: Mum eats the apple.

A1 · Family and Roles

Ma maman est dans la cuisine.

English: My mum is in the kitchen.

A1 · familyAndFriends

Sa maman prépare des crêpes pour le petit déjeuner.

English: Her mum makes pancakes for breakfast.

A1 · familyAndFriends

J'aime beaucoup ma maman.

English: I love my mum very much.

A1 · familyAndFriends

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