zizi
/zi.zi/
The English phrase 'pp' can be translated into French as zizi.
zizi is a childish or 'cute' term used to refer to the penis. It is used primarily by children or when speaking to or about children in a non-vulgar, nursery-style manner, similar to saying 'wee-wee' or 'pee-pee' in English.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term zizi is informal and carries a childish or cute register.
How do you pronounce it?
/zi.zi/
Did you know?
- While zizi is innocent, using it as an adult in a romantic context is often seen as 'bébé parlé' or baby talk, which some French speakers find intentionally cringeworthy or overly sentimental.
- The word zizi is an example of reduplication, a common feature in French baby talk where sounds are repeated to make words sound softer and easier for infants to pronounce.
- Using zizi to refer to an adult can be a form of 'mockery' or teasing among friends to imply someone is acting like a child.
Examples in context
- Il a un petit zizi.He has a little penis.
- Où est ton zizi ?Where is your penis?
- Le bébé a mal au zizi.The baby's penis hurts.
Example conversation
A mother helping her young son get dressed.
- HugoMaman, j'ai mal au zizi.Mommy, my pee-pee hurts.
- ChloéQu'est-ce qui se passe, Hugo ?What is happening, Hugo?
- HugoÇa gratte beaucoup ici.It itches a lot here.
- ChloéOn va regarder ça ensemble.We are going to look at that together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry zizi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
