How To Say Baby In French

When learning French, starting with simple and meaningful words can be a great way to build your confidence. One such word is “baby.” Whether you are talking about a cute little child, referring to someone affectionately, or using it in a casual conversation, knowing how to say “baby” in French can be very helpful.

In this article, you will learn how to say “baby” in French, discover other ways to express similar meanings, and even explore how to respond naturally when this word is used. We’ll also include exercises to practice so you can feel comfortable using these phrases in real-life situations. Let’s begin!

Ways to Say “Baby” in French

The word “baby” is often used affectionately or literally in different situations. In French, the word and its variations can be used to express endearment, refer to an infant, or address someone in a romantic context. Below are different ways to say “baby” in French, along with their pronunciations, meanings, and examples to help you understand how to use them correctly.

1. Bébé

Pronunciation: beh-beh
Meaning: Baby (commonly used for infants or as a term of endearment).
In a Sentence:

Le bébé dort dans son berceau. (The baby is sleeping in their crib.)
Mon bébé, tu es toujours dans mon cœur. (My baby, you are always in my heart.)

2. Petit

Pronunciation: puh-tee
Meaning: Little one (often used affectionately).
In a Sentence:

Viens ici, mon petit! (Come here, my little one!)
Elle adore jouer avec son petit frère. (She loves playing with her little brother.)

3. Chouchou

Pronunciation: shoo-shoo
Meaning: Darling or sweetheart (informal).
In a Sentence:

Bonjour, mon chouchou! (Hello, my sweetheart!)
Tu es mon chouchou, mon bébé. (You are my darling, my baby.)

4. Loulou

Pronunciation: loo-loo
Meaning: Sweetie or baby (informal and playful).
In a Sentence:

Mon loulou, tu veux quelque chose à manger? (My sweetie, do you want something to eat?)
Bonne nuit, mon loulou. (Goodnight, my baby.)

5. Poupée

Pronunciation: poo-pay
Meaning: Doll (used affectionately for a baby or loved one).
In a Sentence:

Tu es ma petite poupée. (You are my little doll.)
La poupée ressemble à un vrai bébé. (The doll looks like a real baby.)

6. Mon Ange

Pronunciation: mon ahnj
Meaning: My angel (term of affection).
In a Sentence:

Bonne nuit, mon ange. (Goodnight, my angel.)
Mon ange, viens ici, s’il te plaît. (My angel, come here, please.)

7. Lapin

Pronunciation: lah-pan
Meaning: Bunny or baby (affectionate nickname).
In a Sentence:

Mon lapin, tu es si adorable! (My bunny, you are so adorable!)
Elle appelle son bébé “lapin” avec tendresse. (She lovingly calls her baby “bunny.”)

8. Petit Cœur

Pronunciation: puh-tee kur
Meaning: Little heart (sweet term of endearment).
In a Sentence:

Tu es mon petit cœur pour toujours. (You are my little heart forever.)
Bonjour, petit cœur. Tu as bien dormi? (Hello, little heart. Did you sleep well?)

9. Minou

Pronunciation: mee-noo
Meaning: Kitty or baby (affectionate and playful).
In a Sentence:

Viens ici, mon minou. (Come here, my baby.)
Mon minou, tu es toujours heureux. (My baby, you are always happy.)

10. Chéri(e)

Pronunciation: shay-ree (for masculine) / shay-ree (for feminine)
Meaning: Darling or sweetheart.
In a Sentence:

Bonjour, ma chérie. (Hello, my darling.)
Mon chéri, où est mon café? (My sweetheart, where is my coffee?)

11. Amour

Pronunciation: ah-moor
Meaning: Love (used as a term of endearment).
In a Sentence:

Mon amour, tu es le meilleur bébé. (My love, you are the best baby.)
Bonne nuit, amour de ma vie. (Goodnight, love of my life.)

12. Pitchoun

Pronunciation: pee-choon
Meaning: Little one (used in Southern France).
In a Sentence:

Mon pitchoun est très curieux. (My little one is very curious.)
Bonne journée, pitchoun! (Have a good day, little one!)

13. Mon Trésor

Pronunciation: mon tray-zor
Meaning: My treasure.
In a Sentence:

Mon trésor, tu es si précieux. (My treasure, you are so precious.)
Bonne nuit, mon trésor. (Goodnight, my treasure.)

14. Ti Bébé

Pronunciation: tee beh-beh
Meaning: Little baby (used in Creole and casual contexts).
In a Sentence:

Regarde, le ti bébé est si mignon! (Look, the little baby is so cute!)
Ti bébé a besoin de dormir. (The little baby needs to sleep.)

15. Petit Bout

Pronunciation: puh-tee boo
Meaning: Little one or tiny bit (affectionate).
In a Sentence:

Mon petit bout, qu’est-ce que tu fais? (My little one, what are you doing?)
Elle aime son petit bout plus que tout. (She loves her little one more than anything.)

16. Tout Petit

Pronunciation: too puh-tee
Meaning: Very small or little one.
In a Sentence:

Ce tout petit bébé est adorable. (This very small baby is adorable.)
J’ai vu un tout petit oiseau ce matin. (I saw a very small bird this morning.)

17. Bibou

Pronunciation: bee-boo
Meaning: Little baby (cute and playful).
In a Sentence:

Mon bibou, veux-tu un câlin? (My baby, do you want a hug?)
Regarde ce bibou, il est si adorable! (Look at this baby, he is so adorable!)

18. Mon Mignon

Pronunciation: mon meen-yon
Meaning: My cute one or my darling.
In a Sentence:

Mon mignon, viens manger. (My darling, come eat.)
Mon mignon, tu es si drôle. (My cute one, you are so funny.)

19. Boutchou

Pronunciation: boo-choo
Meaning: Little one or cutie pie.
In a Sentence:

Bonjour, mon boutchou. (Hello, my little one.)
Le boutchou dort profondément. (The little one is sleeping deeply.)

20. Mon Bijou

Pronunciation: mon bee-joo
Meaning: My jewel.
In a Sentence:

Tu es mon bijou précieux. (You are my precious jewel.)
Bonne nuit, mon bijou. (Goodnight, my jewel.)

21. Nounours

Pronunciation: noo-noors
Meaning: Teddy bear (affectionate nickname).
In a Sentence:

Mon nounours est fatigué. (My teddy bear is tired.)
Elle appelle son bébé “nounours.” (She calls her baby “teddy bear.”)

22. Mon Chaton

Pronunciation: mon shah-tohn
Meaning: My kitten or baby.
In a Sentence:

Mon chaton, viens te reposer. (My kitten, come rest.)
Regarde, mon chaton est si content. (Look, my baby is so happy.)

23. Minuscule

Pronunciation: mee-noo-skuhl
Meaning: Tiny or little baby.
In a Sentence:

Le bébé est si minuscule et mignon. (The baby is so tiny and cute.)
Cette minuscule grenouille est fascinante. (This tiny frog is fascinating.)

24. Petit Loup

Pronunciation: puh-tee loo
Meaning: Little wolf (affectionate).
In a Sentence:

Bonsoir, mon petit loup. (Good evening, my little wolf.)
Mon petit loup, tu es mon rayon de soleil. (My little wolf, you are my sunshine.)

25. Mon Coeur

Pronunciation: mon kur
Meaning: My heart.
In a Sentence:

Bonne nuit, mon cœur. (Goodnight, my heart.)
Mon cœur, tu es ma raison de vivre. (My heart, you are my reason to live.)

26. P’tit Bout de Chou

Pronunciation: tee boo duh shoo
Meaning: Little cabbage or little one (affectionate nickname).
In a Sentence:

Regarde, mon p’tit bout de chou est si adorable! (Look, my little one is so adorable!)
Bonne nuit, p’tit bout de chou. (Goodnight, little one.)

27. Boubou

Pronunciation: boo-boo
Meaning: Cute baby (playful nickname).
In a Sentence:

Mon boubou, tu es si rigolo! (My baby, you are so funny!)
Où est mon boubou préféré? (Where is my favorite baby?)

28. Petit Chéri

Pronunciation: puh-tee shay-ree
Meaning: Little darling (affectionate).
In a Sentence:

Mon petit chéri, viens me faire un câlin. (My little darling, come give me a hug.)
Je vais chercher mon petit chéri à l’école. (I’m going to pick up my little darling from school.)

29. Mon Doux

Pronunciation: mon doo
Meaning: My sweet one.
In a Sentence:

Tu es mon doux pour toujours. (You are my sweet one forever.)
Bonne nuit, mon doux. (Goodnight, my sweet one.)

30. Petite Étoile

Pronunciation: puh-teet ay-twahl
Meaning: Little star.
In a Sentence:

Ma petite étoile brille de bonheur. (My little star shines with happiness.)
Bonne nuit, ma petite étoile. (Goodnight, my little star.)

31. Louloute

Pronunciation: loo-loot
Meaning: Sweetie or baby girl (informal).
In a Sentence:

Bonjour, ma louloute, comment vas-tu? (Hello, my sweetie, how are you?)
Viens ici, ma louloute! (Come here, my baby girl!)

32. Petit Bijou

Pronunciation: puh-tee bee-joo
Meaning: Little jewel (affectionate).
In a Sentence:

Mon petit bijou, tu es trop mignon! (My little jewel, you are too cute!)
Où est mon petit bijou préféré? (Where is my favorite little jewel?)

Other Ways to Say “Baby” in French

Here are additional ways to say “baby” in French. Each phrase includes its pronunciation, meaning, and example sentences for better understanding.

Other Ways to Say	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentences
Mon Petit Lapin	mon puh-tee lah-pan	My little bunny	Mon petit lapin, viens jouer avec moi. (My little bunny, come play with me.)
Petit Amour	puh-tee ah-moor	Little love	Petit amour, tu es mon trésor. (Little love, you are my treasure.)
Ma Douce	mah doos	My sweetie (feminine)	Bonne nuit, ma douce. (Goodnight, my sweetie.)
Mon Papillon	mon pah-pee-yohn	My butterfly	Mon papillon, tu es si léger et joyeux. (My butterfly, you are so light and joyful.)
Petit Ange	puh-tee ahnj	Little angel	Mon petit ange, dors bien. (My little angel, sleep well.)
Bébinou	beh-bee-noo	Little baby (cute variation)	Bébinou, veux-tu un biberon? (Little baby, do you want a bottle?)
Petit Prince	puh-tee prahnss	Little prince	Le petit prince est prêt pour l’aventure! (The little prince is ready for the adventure!)
Choupinet	shoo-pee-neh	Cutie pie	Bonjour, mon choupinet! (Hello, my cutie pie!)
Petit Soleil	puh-tee soh-leh	Little sunshine	Mon petit soleil, tu illumines ma journée. (My little sunshine, you brighten my day.)
Mon Bijou d’Amour	mon bee-joo dah-moor	My love jewel	Mon bijou d’amour, tu es parfait. (My love jewel, you are perfect.)
Petit Trésor	puh-tee tray-zor	Little treasure	Petit trésor, viens me faire un câlin. (Little treasure, come give me a hug.)
Ma Perle	mah pehr-luh	My pearl	Tu es ma perle rare. (You are my rare pearl.)

Responses to “Baby” in French

When someone uses the term “baby” in French to refer to you affectionately or in conversation, it’s polite or endearing to respond in a way that matches the tone. Here are common responses that show appreciation, love, or playfulness, along with their meanings and examples.

1. Mon Bébé!

Pronunciation: mon beh-beh
Meaning: My baby! (playful and affectionate response).
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Bonjour, mon bébé! (Hello, my baby!)
Person 2: Mon bébé! Tu es là! (My baby! You’re here!)

2. Moi Aussi, Mon Trésor

Pronunciation: mwah oh-see, mon tray-zor
Meaning: Me too, my treasure.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Tu es mon petit trésor. (You’re my little treasure.)
Person 2: Moi aussi, mon trésor. (Me too, my treasure.)

3. Merci, Mon Ange

Pronunciation: mehr-see, mon ahnj
Meaning: Thank you, my angel.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Tu es mon ange. (You’re my angel.)
Person 2: Merci, mon ange. (Thank you, my angel.)

4. Oui, Mon Petit Cœur

Pronunciation: wee, mon puh-tee kur
Meaning: Yes, my little heart.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Je t’aime, mon petit cœur. (I love you, my little heart.)
Person 2: Oui, mon petit cœur. (Yes, my little heart.)

5. Toujours, Mon Chéri(e)

Pronunciation: too-zhoor, mon shay-ree
Meaning: Always, my darling.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Tu es si précieux pour moi. (You’re so precious to me.)
Person 2: Toujours, mon chéri. (Always, my darling.)

6. Avec Plaisir, Mon Bijou

Pronunciation: ah-vek pleh-zeer, mon bee-joo
Meaning: With pleasure, my jewel.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Merci pour tout, mon bijou. (Thank you for everything, my jewel.)
Person 2: Avec plaisir, mon bijou. (With pleasure, my jewel.)

7. Moi De Même, Mon Lapin

Pronunciation: mwah duh mem, mon lah-pan
Meaning: Same to you, my bunny.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Tu es mon lapin préféré. (You’re my favorite bunny.)
Person 2: Moi de même, mon lapin. (Same to you, my bunny.)

8. Oh Oui, Mon Loulou

Pronunciation: oh wee, mon loo-loo
Meaning: Oh yes, my sweetie.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Tu es trop adorable, mon loulou. (You’re so adorable, my sweetie.)
Person 2: Oh oui, mon loulou. (Oh yes, my sweetie.)

9. Je T’adore Aussi

Pronunciation: juh tah-dor oh-see
Meaning: I adore you too.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Je t’adore, mon bébé. (I adore you, my baby.)
Person 2: Je t’adore aussi. (I adore you too.)

10. Merci, Mon P’tit Bout

Pronunciation: mehr-see, mon tee boo
Meaning: Thank you, my little one.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Tu es mon p’tit bout. (You are my little one.)
Person 2: Merci, mon p’tit bout. (Thank you, my little one.)

11. Pareillement, Mon Doux

Pronunciation: pah-ray-yeh-mahn, mon doo
Meaning: Likewise, my sweet one.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Tu es tout pour moi, mon doux. (You are everything to me, my sweet one.)
Person 2: Pareillement, mon doux. (Likewise, my sweet one.)

12. Toujours Là Pour Toi

Pronunciation: too-zhoor lah poor twah
Meaning: Always here for you.
In a Sentence:

Person 1: Mon bébé, tu comptes pour moi. (My baby, you matter to me.)
Person 2: Toujours là pour toi. (Always here for you.)

Exercise to Practice Saying “Baby” in French

Below is a fill-in-the-blank exercise to help you practice the ways to say “baby” in French. Each sentence is in French, followed by its meaning. Try to complete the blanks using the appropriate terms and then check your answers.

Fill in the Blanks

Mon ______, tu veux un câlin? (My baby, do you want a hug?)
Bonne nuit, mon ______, fais de beaux rêves. (Goodnight, my little one, have sweet dreams.)
Je t’adore, ma ______. (I adore you, my sweetie.)
Mon ______, tu es toujours joyeux. (My bunny, you are always cheerful.)
Regarde ce ______, il est si mignon! (Look at this little baby, he is so cute!)
Tu es mon ______ précieux. (You are my precious jewel.)
Viens ici, ma ______! (Come here, my little girl!)
Mon ______, tu illumines ma vie. (My sunshine, you brighten my life.)
Le ______ dort profondément dans son berceau. (The baby is sleeping soundly in their crib.)
Mon ______, veux-tu jouer avec moi? (My little treasure, do you want to play with me?)
Bonjour, mon ______! Comment vas-tu? (Hello, my darling! How are you?)
Tu es ma ______ rare. (You are my rare pearl.)

Answers

Bébé
Petit Bout
Douce
Lapin
Bibou
Bijou
Louloute
Petit Soleil
Bébé
Trésor
Chéri(e)
Perle

Conclusion

Learning how to say “baby” in French is a fun and useful way to add warmth and affection to your conversations. Whether you’re talking to an actual baby, a loved one, or a close friend, these terms help express love and connection. From “bébé” to “mon trésor,” each word adds a unique touch to your communication.

By practicing these expressions and responses, you can feel more confident using them in real-life situations. Over time, these affectionate terms will become as natural to you as saying them in English. Keep practicing, and soon, you’ll be expressing yourself in French with ease!