Usage Note
tonton is an affectionate, childlike word for uncle (oncle), used familiarly in families of all generations. The parallel term for aunt is tatie or tata. It is never used in formal contexts; mon oncle is the register-neutral form.
Examples
"Mon tonton m'a offert un cadeau d'anniversaire."
Natural Translation
My uncle gave me a birthday present.
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