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    Grand-mère (en. Grandmother)

    /ɡʁɑ̃ mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A woman who is the mother of a father or a mother.
    My grandmother loves to tell stories from her youth.
    Ma grand-mère adore raconter des histoires de sa jeunesse.
    An elderly woman who is respected within the family.
    My grandmother's advice is always valuable.
    Les conseils de ma grand-mère sont toujours précieux.
    A person who plays a loving role in a grandchild's life.
    Grandchildren often spend the weekend at their grandmother's house.
    Les petits-enfants passent souvent le week-end chez leur grand-mère.

    Etymology

    The word comes from Old French, combining 'grand' and 'mère'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Like a grandmother
    By being very caring or indulgent.
    Comme une grand-mère
    A grandmother's love
    Unconditional and protective love.
    L'amour d'une grand-mère

    Related Words

    grandpa
    Grandfather, father of the parent.
    papy
    aunt
    Sister or sister-in-law of a parent.
    tante

    Slang Meanings

    Granny
    My granny baked me cookies.
    Ma mamie m'a préparé des biscuits.
    Nan
    Nan always knows how to make me smile.
    Mémé sait toujours comment me faire sourire.