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How to Say "This is my dad" in French
Introduce your father in French with this simple and direct phrase, perfect for family gatherings.
C'est mon père.
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Use this when you're introducing your dad to someone for the first time, perhaps at a family event or a casual get-together. It's also useful if someone asks who a particular man is in a photo or at a party.
Alternatives
- Voici mon père.Slightly more formal, like 'Here is my father.'
- C'est papa.More casual, used when speaking to children or very close friends.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'père' like 'pair'
The French 'r' sound is guttural, made in the back of the throat, not like the English 'r'.
Forgetting 'mon'
Always use the possessive adjective 'mon' before 'père' to show it's 'my' father.
A small cultural note
While 'père' is standard, many French people use the more familiar 'papa' in everyday conversation, even with adults.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say 'this is my father' in French?
The most common way is 'C'est mon père.' You can also use 'Voici mon père.' for a slightly more formal introduction.
Is 'papa' too childish to use?
Not at all! 'Papa' is very common and widely used, even by adults when referring to their fathers in casual settings.
What's the difference between 'mon père' and 'ce père'?
'Mon père' means 'my father' and indicates possession. 'Ce père' would mean 'this father' in a more demonstrative way, which is less common for introductions.
