zizi
/zi.zi/masculine
The English phrase 'willy' can be translated into French as zizi. Wiktionary also lists quéquette.
Meaning: The penis (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| zizi | /zi.zi/ | masculine |
| quéquette | /ke.kɛt/ | feminine |
Both zizi and quéquette are used as childish terms for the penis.
Which one should you use?
While both terms are childish, zizi is the most common and neutral way to refer to a penis when speaking to or about young children. In contrast, quéquette is a slightly more playful or silly-sounding term than zizi, often used in a nursery or very informal context.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term zizi is a masculine noun, while quéquette is a feminine noun. Note that if you are referring to the name Willy, the formal French equivalent is Guillaume.
How do you pronounce it?
/zi.zi/
Did you know?
- The word quéquette is built from the word queue, which means 'tail' in French. This suggests a playful, physical connection between the two words.
- While quéquette refers to a penis, it is a feminine noun in French grammar.
- The repetition of syllables in zizi is a common linguistic pattern in French for creating 'baby talk' or diminutive terms.
Examples in context
- J’ai mal au zizi.My willy hurts.This sentence is useful for expressing pain involving the zizi.Tatoeba #10505607 by pkill, translation #12957139 by menaud
- Salut Willy!Hi Willy!
- Willy, comment ça va?Willy, how are you?
- Willy, tu viens ce soir?Willy, are you coming tonight?
- Cher WillyDear Willy
- Le bébé regarde son zizi.The baby is looking at his willy.
- Est-ce que le petit garçon a un zizi ?Does the little boy have a willy?
Example conversation
A parent helping a child get dressed.
- NathanAllez, on habille ton zizi !Come on, let's dress your willy!
- EmmaPourquoi on doit le cacher ?Why do we have to hide it?
- NathanParce que c'est privé, Nathan.Because it is private, Nathan.
- EmmaD'accord, je mets mon pantalon.Okay, I'll put on my pants.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “willy” translations and entries zizi, quéquette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries quéquette, zizi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
