Ketty (en. Ketty)

/kɛti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An affectionate term for a girl or girlfriend.
She is my ketty, I adore her.
Elle est ma ketty, je l'adore.
Used as a friendly nickname among close friends.
Hi, my ketty! How are you?
Salut, ma ketty ! Comment ça va ?
Can also refer to a pet with affection.
Look at my cat, it's so cute, it's my ketty.
Regarde mon chat, il est trop mignon, c'est ma ketty.

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the English 'kitty', meaning kitten, used in French as a friendly term.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my ketty
Affectionate expression for a girlfriend or loved girl.
ma ketty
little ketty
Used to affectionately refer to a young girl.
petite ketty
love ketty
A romantic term for a partner.
ketty d'amour

Related Words

darling
Refers to a loved person or a girlfriend.
chérie
my angel
Affectionate expression for a special person.
mon ange
miss
A formal term to refer to a young girl or unmarried woman.
mademoiselle

Slang Meanings

A attractive or enticing girl.
Look at that ketty, she is so beautiful.
Regarde cette ketty, elle est trop belle.
A friendly term to refer to a girl in a group of friends.
Hey ketty, come with us tonight!
Hey ketty, viens avec nous ce soir !