sugar daddy
The English phrase sugar daddy is used in French as a slang term for an older man who spends money to maintain a relationship with a younger partner.
In French, sugar daddy is a slang term used to describe an older man who provides financial support or gifts to a younger partner in exchange for a relationship.
Meaning: slang: older man who spends money for a relationship with a younger partner (noun)
Did you know?
- While sugar daddy is the modern term, a traditional French alternative is papa gâteau, which literally means 'cake daddy'.
- The concept of a 'kept man' or woman in French is often expressed through the verb entretenir, which literally means 'to maintain' or 'to service', like a machine or a building.
- While 'sugar daddy' is an anglicism, French people may use the term papa poule to describe a man who is overly protective or doting, though it carries a completely different, non-transactional meaning.
Examples in context
- Elle cherche un sugar daddy.She is looking for a sugar daddy.
- Son nouveau petit ami est un sugar daddy.Her new boyfriend is a sugar daddy.
- Il veut être un sugar daddy pour elle.He wants to be a sugar daddy for her.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a friend's new lifestyle.
- GabrielElle a soudainement beaucoup d'argent, c'est bizarre.She suddenly has a lot of money, it's weird.
- ChloéJe pense qu'elle a trouvé un sugar daddy.I think she found a sugar daddy.
- GabrielSérieusement ? Qui est cet homme ?Seriously? Who is this man?
- ChloéJe ne sais pas, mais c'est son sugar daddy.I don't know, but he's her sugar daddy.
