How do you say "Your child" in French?

"Your child" in French is "Votre enfant". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Your child’ in French

Q: What does "Votre enfant" mean in English?

"Votre enfant" means "Your child" in English. Usage tip: The [t] at the end of [votre] is normally heard here because the next word begins with a vowel: [votre enfant] sounds like (votr ahn-fahn), almost linked together.

Votre enfant

VOH-tr ahn-FAHN

[VOH-tr ahn-FAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: The [t] at the end of [votre] is normally heard here because the next word begins with a vowel: [votre enfant] sounds like (votr ahn-fahn), almost linked together.

Phrase Breakdown

Votre

[VOH-tr]

your

Polite singular or plural 'your', used when speaking respectfully to another parent.

Example

Votre enfant est dans quelle classe ?

What class is your child in?

enfant

[ahn-FAHN]

child

A general word for a child; can mean son or daughter depending on context.

Example

Votre enfant a l'air content aujourd'hui.

Your child looks happy today.

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