bébé

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/be.be/

nounmasculineSing

baby

infant

Le bébé dort enfin dans son berceau.

The baby is finally sleeping in his crib.

Synonyms:nourrisson, nouveau-né

nounmasculineSing

baby (term of endearment)

darling

sweetheart

Ça va, bébé ? Tu as passé une bonne journée ?

You okay, baby? Did you have a good day?

Synonyms:chéri, mon cœur, amour

Notes

GENERAL INFO

"bébé" means "baby." It is a masculine noun.

USAGE

It refers to a human infant: "J'ai vu un bébé adorable." (I saw an adorable baby.) It can also be used affectionately for a partner: "Mon bébé, je t'aime." (My baby, I love you.)

TRAPS

"Bébé" is always masculine (un bébé), even when referring to a female infant.