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maman

"maman" means "mummy, mommy, mom, mum" in French. It is number 211 on the frequency list, in A1 (noun).

Meaning

mummy, mommy, mom, mum

IPA

/ma.mɑ̃/

Level

A1

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Merci maman !
  Thanks, Mom.
  Tatoeba: Micsmithel / Hybrid
• Bonjour, maman !
  Hello, Mum!
  Tatoeba: Micsmithel / sundown
• Salut, maman !
  Hello, Mum!
  Tatoeba: Micsmithel / sundown

Learned together

In the course, "maman" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• moment moment
• air air
• papa papa, a child's father
• problème problem
• peur fear
• gars lad, guy
• fils son
• famille family
• travail work

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