la maman
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. mom
Maman, ça te dirait qu'on range le cagibi toutes les deux ?Mom, how would you feel about us organizing the storage room?
b. mum
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
La maman de Chloé est pilote de ligne.Chloé's mum is an airline pilot.
c. mommy (used by children)
Le petit Victor est très triste et a besoin de sa maman.Little Victor is very sad and needs his mommy.
d. mummy (used by children)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Maman, Maman ! Théo arrête pas de m'embêter !Mummy, Mummy! Théo won't stop bothering me!
e. mama
Ma maman et moi, on adore cette chanson !My mama and I love this song!
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