No. 710 in French
maman
Mother.
In a sentence
Maman prépare un délicieux dîner ce soir.
Mom is preparing a delicious dinner tonight.
Here, 'maman' is used as a noun to refer to one's mother affectionately and familiarly.
Quand j'étais petit, j'appelais toujours maman pour qu'elle me raconte une histoire.
When I was little, I always called out to mom to tell me a story.
In this sentence, 'maman' is used to address one's mother directly, illustrating a close and endearing relationship.
La maman de Sophie est très gentille avec nous.
Sophie’s mom is very kind to us.
Here, 'maman' functions as a common noun referring to Sophie's mother, emphasizing a familial role.
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