grand-mère
grandmother
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɡʁɑ̃.mɛʁ/
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Cultural Note
French grandmothers often play a central role in family life. Affectionate names include mamie, mémé, and bonne-maman. La Fête des Grands-Mères is celebrated on the first Sunday of March.
📝 Example Sentences
Ma grand-mère fait le meilleur gâteau au chocolat.
My grandmother makes the best chocolate cake.
Nous rendons visite à notre grand-mère chaque dimanche.
We visit our grandmother every Sunday.