Dad, daddy - Papa (The 2458th Most Common French Word)

The French translation for Dad, daddy is Papa. It can be used as noun. It is classified as a B2 word, and is the 2458th most commonly used word in French. This word often comes up when talking about family & relationships. You can find example sentences below to provide context, and you can also listen to the word’s pronunciation. Download our app to practice the 3000 most common French words, including this one, with over 60,000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types.

Pronunciation

English: dad, daddy

French: papa

Examples


Dad came home a moment ago.	Papa est rentré il y a un instant.
Dad says the most important thing is that I'm alive.	Papa dit que le plus important, c'est que je sois en vie.
Dad arrived home a few minutes ago.	Papa est rentré il y a quelques minutes.
Dad came home early.	Papa est rentré tôt.
That's the building where Dad works.	C'est le bâtiment où papa travaille.
You're the best dad in the world.	Tu es le meilleur papa de tous les temps.
Daddy was in his office, under our flat.	Papa était dans son bureau en dessous de notre appartement.
You don't look like your dad.	Tu ne ressembles pas à ton papa.

I don't like seeing Dad drunk.	Je n'aime pas voir papa ivre.
Mum, dad, I've got something to tell you.	Maman, Papa, j'ai quelque chose à vous dire...
Mom wants to go there, but Dad wants to watch TV at home.	Maman veut aller là-bas, mais papa veut regarder la télé à la maison.
Dad bought me a camera.	Papa m'a acheté un appareil photo.
When Dad came home, I was watching TV.	Quand papa arriva à la maison, je regardais la télévision.
Dad is well as usual.	Papa va bien comme d'habitude.
Dad isn't home.	Papa n'est pas à la maison.
He is three years younger than Dad.	Il a trois ans de moins que papa.
Dad knows what he's doing.	Papa sait ce qu'il fait.
Dad is a good man.	Papa est un homme bon.
Mom is older than Dad.	Maman est plus vieille que Papa.
Hang onto Daddy	Accroche-toi à papa
Dad is a hard worker.	Papa est un homme qui travaille dur.