What Does un Tonton Mean in English?

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By ThoughtCo Team
Updated on January 16, 2018

Typically, children use the expression tonton, pronounced "to(n) to(n)," for uncle (baby talk). 

Examples and Common Expressions

Je t'aime, tonton Luc - I love you Uncle Luc.

Related: un oncle - uncle

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