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    Grand'mère (en. Grandmother)

    /ɡʁɑ̃d.mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An elderly woman who is the mother of a parent.
    My grandmother always tells fascinating stories.
    Ma grand'mère raconte toujours des histoires fascinantes.
    A grandmother can play an essential role in the upbringing of grandchildren.
    He loves spending his holidays at his grandmother's.
    Il adore passer ses vacances chez sa grand'mère.
    Holder of a family bond through descent.
    His grandmother passed on her passion for cooking to him.
    Sa grand'mère lui a transmis sa passion pour la cuisine.

    Etymology

    The word 'grand'mère' is formed from 'grand', which means 'big' or 'old', and 'mère', which means 'mother'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Dear grandmother
    An affectionate way of addressing one's grandmother.
    Chère grand'mère
    Grandmother's advice
    The wise advice often passed down by grandmothers.
    Les conseils de grand'mère

    Related Words

    grandfather
    Father of the father or mother.
    grand-père
    grandchildren
    Children of a grandmother's children.
    petits-enfants
    family
    A group of people related by blood or marriage.
    famille

    Slang Meanings

    Granny
    Everyone loves their granny; she makes the best cakes.
    Tout le monde adore sa mémé, elle fait les meilleurs gâteaux.
    Grandma
    Grandma taught me how to knit when I was little.
    Mamie m'a appris à tricoter quand j'étais petite.