French · People & Family
"Baby" in French: bébé
le bébé
Baby in French is le bébé, masculine. Un bébé dort means a baby is sleeping. Parents also say mon bébé as a soft nickname.
In a café
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How to pronounce bébé
Say it
luh bay-BAY
/lə be.be/
Bébé is bay-BAY with two acute é sounds. Le bébé is luh bay-BAY.
"Baby" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le bébé | the baby Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un bébé | a baby Introducing one. | Introducing one. |
| mon bébé | my baby Parent talk or affection. | Parent talk or affection. |
| poussette pour bébé | baby stroller Shopping and travel. | Shopping and travel. |
How to use bébé in real life
- 1In a café
Le bébé dort dans la poussette.
The baby is sleeping in the stroller.
Le bébé as subject.
- 2Family news
Ils ont un bébé de trois mois.
They have a three-month-old baby.
Un bébé + age.
- 3Soft nickname
Viens ici, mon bébé.
Come here, my baby.
Affectionate mon bébé.
Mistakes English speakers make with bébé
Incorrect: La bébé.
Correct: Le bébé.
Bébé is masculine regardless of the child's gender.
Incorrect: Ils ont un baby.
Correct: Ils ont un bébé.
Use bébé.
Good to know
Gender of the child does not change the noun: always le/un bébé. For a bit older, un enfant or un petit takes over.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting friends with a newborn
ChatPal
Chut… le bébé vient de s'endormir.
Shh… the baby just fell asleep.
You
Il est beau, ton bébé.
Your baby is beautiful.
ChatPal
Merci. Tu veux le tenir plus tard ?
Thanks. Want to hold him later?
You
Avec plaisir.
I'd love to.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Baby" in French
How do you say baby in French?
Le bébé.
Is bébé masculine?
Yes — le bébé for any baby.
How do you pronounce bébé?
Bay-BAY.
Can mon bébé be a nickname?
Yes, for a partner or child in affectionate talk.
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