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Mum

məm
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

maman, mère, maman (colloquial), mum (as a term for maternal figure)

Mum meanings in French

maman

Example:
My mum makes the best cookies.
Ma maman fait les meilleurs cookies.
I called my mum yesterday.
J'ai appelé ma maman hier.
Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to one's mother, commonly in everyday conversation.
Note: In French, 'maman' is an affectionate term for mother, similar to 'mum' in British English.

mère

Example:
Her mum is very supportive.
Sa mère est très supportive.
The mum of the bride was very emotional.
La mère de la mariée était très émotive.
Usage: formalContext: Used in formal contexts or when referring to someone's mother in a more serious tone.
Note: 'Mère' is the standard word for mother in French, suitable for formal writing and speech.

maman (colloquial)

Example:
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
Maman, peux-tu m'aider avec mes devoirs ?
I love you, mum!
Je t'aime, maman !
Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversations among family and friends.
Note: The word 'maman' is often used by children and retains an affectionate tone into adulthood.

mum (as a term for maternal figure)

Example:
She was like a mum to me.
Elle était comme une maman pour moi.
He treats her like his second mum.
Il la traite comme sa deuxième maman.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe someone who takes on a maternal role, even if they are not a biological mother.
Note: This usage highlights the emotional significance of maternal figures beyond biological relationships.

Mum's synonyms

silent

Silent means not making or accompanied by any sound.
Example: She remained silent throughout the meeting.
Note: Silent implies a lack of noise or sound, while 'mum' specifically refers to a person who is not speaking or keeping quiet.

quiet

Quiet means making very little noise or sound.
Example: Please be quiet during the exam.
Note: Quiet can refer to a general state of low noise, while 'mum' specifically refers to someone being silent or not speaking.

hush

Hush means to make someone or something quiet or stop making noise.
Example: The teacher hushed the noisy students in the classroom.
Note: Hush is a verb that can be used to quieten someone or something, while 'mum' is a noun referring to silence.

Mum expressions, common phrases

mum's the word

This phrase means to keep silent or keep information confidential.
Example: When asked about the surprise party, Sarah said, 'Mum's the word.'
Note: The phrase 'mum's the word' uses 'mum' in a figurative sense to mean 'keep quiet,' rather than referring to one's mother.

keep mum

This phrase means to remain silent or not speak about something.
Example: She decided to keep mum about the incident to avoid unnecessary drama.
Note: Similar to 'mum's the word,' 'keep mum' also implies keeping information to oneself.

Mum everyday (slang) expressions

mum

Used to describe someone who is silent or not revealing information.
Example: She kept mum about the surprise party.
Note: Same meaning as 'keep mum' or 'mum's the word', but in a concise form.

mum's the term

A play on the idiom 'mum's the word' to mean someone has revealed a secret.
Example: I can't believe he let the cat out of the bag about the promotion.
Note: Combining two phrases 'mum's the word' and 'cat's out of the bag' for a creative expression.

Mum - Examples

My mum is the best cook in the world.
Ma maman est la meilleure cuisinière du monde.
I miss my mum so much.
Ma maman me manque tellement.
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
Maman, peux-tu m'aider avec mes devoirs ?

Mum grammar

Mum - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: mum
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): mum
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): mums
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): mum
Syllables, Separation and Stress
mum Contains 1 syllables: mum
Phonetic transcription: ˈməm
mum , ˈməm (The red syllable is stressed)

Mum - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
mum: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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