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"Grandfather" in French: grand-père
le grand-père
Note: everyday: papi
Grandfather in French is le grand-père, masculine. Mon grand-père is my grandfather. In warm family talk you also hear papi, but grand-père is the clear standard word.
Family dinner
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How to pronounce grand-père
Say it
grahn-PEHR
/ɡʁɑ̃.pɛʁ/
Grand-père is grahn-PEHR: nasal grand, then père like pehr. Keep the hyphen in writing.
"Grandfather" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le grand-père | the grandfather Neutral standard. | Neutral standard. |
| mon grand-père | my grandfather Family talk. | Family talk. |
| papi | grandpa Affectionate everyday form. | Affectionate everyday form. |
| les grands-parents | the grandparents Both sides together. | Both sides together. |
How to use grand-père in real life
- 1Family dinner
Mon grand-père raconte toujours les mêmes histoires.
My grandfather always tells the same stories.
Mon grand-père for possession.
- 2Phone call
J'appelle mon grand-père tous les dimanches.
I call my grandfather every Sunday.
Routine contact.
- 3Photo album
Sur la photo, mon grand-père a vingt ans.
In the photo, my grandfather is twenty.
Talking about the past.
Mistakes English speakers make with grand-père
Incorrect: La grand-père.
Correct: Le grand-père.
Grand-père is masculine.
Incorrect: Mon grandfather vient demain.
Correct: Mon grand-père vient demain.
Use grand-père, not English.
Good to know
Papi is common with kids and close relatives; grand-père stays natural with strangers or in more formal family introductions.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a weekend visit
ChatPal
Tu vois ton grand-père ce week-end ?
Are you seeing your grandfather this weekend?
You
Oui, mon grand-père habite près d'ici.
Yes, my grandfather lives nearby.
ChatPal
Tu lui apportes quoi ?
What are you bringing him?
You
Des gâteaux. Il adore ça.
Cakes. He loves that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandfather" in French
How do you say grandfather in French?
Le grand-père.
What is papi?
An affectionate everyday word for grandpa.
How do you say my grandfather?
Mon grand-père.
How do you pronounce grand-père?
Grahn-PEHR.
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