Papa (en. Dad)

/papa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Father, particularly used by children.

My daddy taught me how to ride a bike.

Mon papa m'a appris à faire du vélo.

A man who plays a paternal figure role.

He is like a dad to me.

Il est comme un papa pour moi.

The word 'papa' comes from the Latin 'papa', which means 'father'.

daddy hen

A very protective father.

papa poule

Santa Claus

A legendary figure of Christmas, often associated with gifts.

papa Noël

silly dad

A very indulgent father with his children.

papa gâteau

paternal

Relating to the father.

paternel

patriarch

Head of a family or group, often the father.

patriarche

An affectionate term for referring to one's father.

Hi, dad!

Salut, papa!

Used to talk about an older man in a friendly context.

Look at that dad playing with the kids.

Regarde ce papa qui joue avec les enfants.