baby-sitter /(en)bˈeɪbi(fr)sitˈe/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "babysitter".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: le baby-sitter
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: babysitter
  • IPA: /(en)bˈeɪbi(fr)sitˈe/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: le
  • Image:Photo of baby-sitter (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Le baby-sitter est arrivé à 18 heures pour garder les enfants. English: The babysitter arrived at 6 p.m. to look after the children.
  • Nous avons engagé un baby-sitter pour le week-end. English: We hired a babysitter for the weekend.
  • Le baby-sitter a joué à des jeux avec les enfants. English: The babysitter played games with the children.

When and How to Use "baby-sitter"

Use "baby-sitter" when you want to talk about "babysitter" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "baby-sitter" mean in French?

"baby-sitter" is the French word for "babysitter".

What CEFR level is "baby-sitter"?

"baby-sitter" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "baby-sitter"?

"baby-sitter" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

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Le baby-sitter est arrivé à 18 heures pour garder les enfants.

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