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nanny in French

nanny in French is bonne d'enfants, nounou, nourrice — nanny means a person, usually a woman, employed to take care of children in their home.

nanny in French

bonne d'enfants
noun
A child's nurse.
nounou
noun
A child's nurse.
nourrice
noun
A child's nurse.

What does "nanny" mean?

  1. noun A person, usually a woman, employed to take care of children in their home.
    "The family hired a live-in nanny for the twins."
  2. noun A female goat.
    "The nanny grazed beside the billy in the paddock."
  3. verb To fuss over and overprotect someone, treating them like a child.
    "Stop nannying me, I can manage on my own."
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nanny in a sentence

  • The family hired a live-in nanny for the twins.
  • The nanny grazed beside the billy in the paddock.
  • Stop nannying me, I can manage on my own.

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What is "nanny" in French?

"nanny" in French is bonne d'enfants, nounou, nourrice. nanny means: A person, usually a woman, employed to take care of children in their home.

How do you use "nanny" in a sentence?

Example: "The family hired a live-in nanny for the twins." In French, "nanny" is bonne d'enfants, nounou, nourrice.

Are there other ways to say "nanny" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "nanny": bonne d'enfants, nounou, nourrice.

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