How to Say "Mom" in French - How To Say Guide

maman

/ma.mɑ̃/

maman is the French word for mom.

maman is an informal and widely recognized term used to refer to a mother.

Which one should you use?

While maman is the equivalent of the English 'mom', the term mère is the more formal and standard term for 'mother'.

Maman is a common and widely recognized term for mom in Cajun French.

To express the plural 'moms', use mamans.

The pronunciation is /ma.mɑ̃/. It has 2 syllables.

French has a specific word maman-poule, meaning 'mother hen', to describe an overprotective parent.
In France, adults often continue to call their mothers maman well into adulthood, whereas English speakers typically switch to 'mom' or 'mother' in formal settings.
The term maman is thought to be a form of 'nursery language', meaning it is a word specifically shaped by the way babies attempt to speak.

Où est maman ?
Where is mom?
This sentence is useful for asking the location of maman.
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Ta maman est là.
Your mom is here.
This sentence is useful for stating that maman is present.
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Où est ma maman ?
Where's my mom?
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Maman, j'ai besoin de ton aide.
Mom, I need your help.
Mama, on a besoin de tes conseils.
Mom, we need your advice.
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