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pa

dad

noun PAH Rare

Usage Note

pa is a very informal, affectionate term for father, much less common than papa. It is invariable and masculine. In Quebec French it is heard more frequently than in metropolitan French.

Examples

"Pa, tu peux m'aider?"

Natural Translation

Dad, can you help me?

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