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toutou

doggy

noun too-TOO Rare

Usage Note

Toutou is a child's word for a dog, equivalent to 'doggy' or 'pooch' in English. It is exclusively informal and affectionate; adults use it playfully or when speaking to young children. The standard word is chien. Mon toutou is a common term of endearment for a pet dog.

Examples

"Le petit garçon promène son toutou."

Natural Translation

The little boy is walking his doggy.

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