French · People & Family
"Grandmother" in French: grand-mère
la grand-mère
Note: everyday: mamie
Grandmother in French is la grand-mère. Ma grand-mère is my grandmother. Everyday nicknames include mamie and mémé, depending on the family.
Visit
Je vais chez ma grand-mère dimanche.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce grand-mère
Say it
grahn-MEHR
/ɡʁɑ̃.mɛʁ/
Grand-mère is grahn-MEHR. Nasal an in grand; mère like mehr with soft r. Hyphenated.
"Grandmother" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la grand-mère | the grandmother Standard noun. | Standard noun. |
| ma grand-mère | my grandmother Family talk. | Family talk. |
| mamie | grandma Affectionate everyday name. | Affectionate everyday name. |
| les grands-parents | grandparents Both sides. | Both sides. |
How to use grand-mère in real life
- 1Visit
Je vais chez ma grand-mère dimanche.
I'm going to my grandmother's on Sunday.
Ma grand-mère.
- 2Story
Ma grand-mère cuisine un excellent pot-au-feu.
My grandmother cooks an excellent pot-au-feu.
Everyday praise.
- 3Kids
La grand-mère de Léo habite à Nice.
Léo's grandmother lives in Nice.
La grand-mère de…
Mistakes English speakers make with grand-mère
Incorrect: Le grand-mère.
Correct: La grand-mère.
Grand-mère is feminine.
Incorrect: Ma grandmother.
Correct: Ma grand-mère. / Mamie.
Use grand-mère or mamie.
Good to know
Many families rarely say grand-mère to her face — they use mamie. On forms and polite third-person talk, grand-mère stays standard.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Weekend visit
ChatPal
Ta grand-mère va bien ?
Is your grandmother well?
You
Oui. Ma grand-mère marche encore tous les jours.
Yes. My grandmother still walks every day.
ChatPal
Tu lui portes des fleurs ?
Are you bringing her flowers?
You
Des lilas. Elle adore ça.
Lilacs. She loves them.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Grandmother" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Grandmother" in French
How do you say grandmother in French?
La grand-mère.
What about grandma?
Mamie (or mémé in some families).
How do I say my grandmother?
Ma grand-mère.
How do you pronounce grand-mère?
Grahn-MEHR.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- Ordering Food in French: Essential Phrases for 2026Ordering food in french - Learn how to confidently order food in French with real-life phrases and tips for 2026 travelers
- 10 Best French Speaking Practice Apps for 2026Find the best French speaking practice app to build fluency. We review 10 top tools like ChatPal for conversation, travel prep, and building confidence in 2026.
