grand-père
grandfather
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɡʁɑ̃.pɛʁ/
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Cultural Note
Common affectionate names for grandfather include papi, pépé, and bon-papa. French grandparents often live nearby and are actively involved in childcare, especially during school holidays and the Wednesday afternoon off that French children traditionally have.
📝 Example Sentences
Mon grand-père a quatre-vingt-dix ans.
My grandfather is ninety years old.
Grand-père nous raconte toujours des histoires.
Grandfather always tells us stories.