Grand’mère (en. Grandmother)

/ɡʁɑ̃d.mɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An elderly woman, often respected and cherished in the family.

My grandmother makes the best cakes.

Ma grand-mère fait les meilleurs gâteaux.

A person who plays a matriarchal role in the family.

She is the grandmother of the whole family.

Elle est la grand-mère de toute la famille.

From Old French, composed of 'grand' and 'mère'.

like a grandmother

To act with tenderness and kindness.

comme un grand-mère

eating at grandmother's

To eat a homemade meal, often comforting.

manger chez grand-mère

grandfather

Father of the father or the mother.

grand-père

mother

Female parent.

mère

family

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

famille

Grannie

I am going to grandma's this weekend.

Je vais chez mémé ce week-end.

Granny

Granny spoiled me again with treats.

Mamika m'a encore gâté avec des friandises.