Father in French
Father in French is Père, père, papa — Father means a male parent.
Father in French
Père
(Christianity) One of the chief ecclesiastical authorities of the first centuries after Christ.
Père
(Wicca) One of the triune gods of the Horned God in Wicca, representing a man, younger than the elderly Sage and older than the boyish Master.
père
A male parent, especially of a human; a male who parents a child (which he has sired, adopted, fostered, taken as his own, etc.).
papa
A male parent, especially of a human; a male who parents a child (which he has sired, adopted, fostered, taken as his own, etc.).
paterner
To act as a father; to support and nurture.
What does "Father" mean?
-
noun A male parent.
"Her father taught her how to ride a bike."
-
noun A person seen as the founder or leading figure of something.
"He is often called the father of modern computing."
-
noun A title of respect for a priest.
"Father Michael led the Sunday service."
-
verb To be the male parent of a child.
"He fathered three children over the course of his first marriage."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
Father in a sentence
- Her father taught her how to ride a bike.
- He became a father for the first time last spring.
- He is often called the father of modern computing.
- Father Michael led the Sunday service.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Father" in French?
"Father" in French is Père, père, papa. Father means: A male parent.
How do you use "Father" in a sentence?
Example: "Her father taught her how to ride a bike." In French, "Father" is Père, père, papa.
Are there other ways to say "Father" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "Father": Père, père, papa, paterner.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.