Petit-fils (en. Grandson)

/pə.ti.fis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Translation: A grandson is the son of one’s child.
Translation: My grandson is coming to visit me this weekend.
Mon petit-fils vient me rendre visite ce week-end.
Translation: Term used to designate a family relationship.
Translation: She is proud of her grandson who just graduated.
Elle est fière de son petit-fils qui vient d'avoir son diplôme.
Translation: Often used to express affection or tenderness.
Translation: Every year, I give a gift to my grandson for his birthday.
Chaque année, je fais un cadeau à mon petit-fils pour son anniversaire.

Etymology

Translation: From the French "petit" which means "small" and "fils" which means "son".

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: My grandson
Translation: Affectionate reference for talking about one’s grandson.
Mon petit-fils
Translation: Elder grandson
Translation: The oldest grandson in the family.
Petit-fils aîné
Translation: Big hug for my grandson
Translation: An expression of affection towards one’s grandson.
Gros câlin pour mon petit-fils

Related Words

Translation: son
Translation: The boy who is the direct descendant.
fils
Translation: grandfather
Translation: The father of a parent.
grand-père
Translation: child
Translation: A young human being, usually considered a descendant.
enfant

Slang Meanings

Translation: Little grandson
Translation: It is often said "Little grandson" with tenderness.
On dit souvent 'P'tit fils' avec tendresse.
Translation: My little one
Translation: One sometimes calls their grandson "my little one" in the family.
On appelle parfois son petit-fils 'mon petit' en famille.