mes bébés
The French phrase for "my babies" is mes bébés.
This phrase is used to refer specifically to one's own infant children.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mes (my) and the plural noun bébés (babies).
Which one should you use?
Mes loulous can be used to mean "my darlings" and mes petits can be used to mean "my little ones".
Did you know?
- French parents often refer to their small children as poussins, which literally translates to 'chicks'.
- While mes bébés refers to children, French speakers often use mon bébé as a romantic term of endearment for a partner, regardless of their age.
- In French, the word bébé can be used to describe the young of any animal, such as a bébé girafe, while English typically uses specialized words like 'calf'.
Examples in context
- J'adore prendre soin de mes bambins. Ils sont ma raison de vivre.I love taking care of my little ones. They are my reason for living.
- Mes loulous, venez ici ! Vous êtes mes rayons de soleil.My darlings, come here! You are my sunshine.
- Mes petits, vous êtes la raison de mon bonheur.My little ones, you are the reason for my happiness.
- Je pense souvent à mes bébés.I often think about my babies.
- Mes bébés dorment enfin.My babies are finally sleeping.
- Où sont mes bébés ?Where are my babies?
Example conversation
Chloé is showing photos of her twins to Lucas.
- ChloéRegarde, ce sont mes bébés !Look, these are my babies!
- LucasOh, ils sont vraiment mignons.Oh, they are really cute.
- ChloéMerci, j'adore mes bébés.Thank you, I love my babies.
- LucasIls se ressemblent beaucoup.They look a lot alike.
