French Expression · Intermediate
père de famille
father of a family
Pronunciation: /pɛʁ də fa.mij/
Meaning
father of a family
Example
de bon père de famille
safe, low-risk, sensible
Practice tips
- Practice père de famille out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.