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un pépère

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Definition: (informal, baby talk) grandad, grandpa

Salut pépère ! - Hi grandad!

(informal) cute child (only with gros)

Tiens le gros pépère ! - Look at the cute little baby!

(informal adjective) quiet, easy, uneventful, cushy

On ne veut qu'une vie pépère - All we want is a quiet life.

Quel boulot pépère ! - What a cushy job!

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Pronunciation: [pay pehr] Audio Link

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