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fanfan

little one

noun fahn-FAHN Rare
People & Society Family

Usage Note

Fanfan is an affectionate, childlike reduplication used to address or refer to a young child, similar to 'little one' or 'kiddo.' It is informal and tender in register. The word was popularised in France by the 1952 film Fanfan la Tulipe, and the name retains a playful, nostalgic flavour.

Examples

"Allez, viens fanfan, on rentre à la maison."

Natural Translation

Come on, little one, we're going home.

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