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"Granddaughter" in French: petite-fille
la petite-fille
Granddaughter in French is la petite-fille. Say ma petite-fille for my granddaughter. Plural is les petites-filles.
Birthday
Ma petite-fille fête ses huit ans demain.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce petite-fille
Say it
puh-teet-FEE
/pə.tit.fij/
puh-teet-FEE. Petite links; fille sounds like fee with a soft y glide.
"Granddaughter" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la petite-fille | the granddaughter Default. | Default. |
| ma petite-fille | my granddaughter Possessive. | Possessive. |
| mes petites-filles | my granddaughters Plural. | Plural. |
| petite-fille et petit-fils | granddaughter and grandson Pairing. | Pairing. |
How to use petite-fille in real life
- 1Birthday
Ma petite-fille fête ses huit ans demain.
My granddaughter turns eight tomorrow.
Ma petite-fille.
- 2School show
Je vais voir ma petite-fille dans la pièce.
I'm going to see my granddaughter in the play.
Proud grandparent.
- 3Weekend visit
Ma petite-fille dort ici ce week-end.
My granddaughter is sleeping here this weekend.
Overnight visit.
Mistakes English speakers make with petite-fille
Incorrect: Mon petite-fille.
Correct: Ma petite-fille.
Fille is feminine: ma.
Incorrect: Petite fille without hyphen for granddaughter
Correct: Petite-fille.
The kinship term is hyphenated.
Good to know
Petite-fille can also mean little girl in other contexts, but with ma/ta/sa it usually means granddaughter in family talk. Hyphenation marks the kinship reading.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a birthday gift
ChatPal
Ta petite-fille aime le dessin ?
Does your granddaughter like drawing?
You
Oui, ma petite-fille adore les feutres.
Yes, my granddaughter loves markers.
ChatPal
Alors on prend un carnet pour ta petite-fille.
Then let's get a sketchbook for your granddaughter.
You
Parfait, elle va être contente.
Perfect—she'll be happy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Granddaughter" in French
How do you say granddaughter?
La petite-fille.
How do I say my granddaughter?
Ma petite-fille.
What is the plural?
Les petites-filles.
Is it hyphenated?
Yes—petite-fille for the kinship term.
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