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No. 6,982 in French

mama

"Mama" in French means "mom" or "mommy" in English.

In a sentence

  • Je suis allé au supermarché avec ma maman.

    I went to the supermarket with my mom.

    This sentence uses 'maman', which is a familiar and affectionate term for one's mother, showing close relationships.

  • En Afrique, on appelle souvent sa mère 'mama'.

    In Africa, people often call their mother 'mama'.

    Here, 'mama' is used as a direct address for one's mother in certain cultures, reflecting local linguistic customs.

  • Les enfants crient 'mama!' pour appeler leur mère.

    The children shout 'mama!' to call their mom.

    In this instance, 'mama' reflects the natural and instinctive manner children use when reaching out to their mothers.

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