grand-papa /ɡʁˈɑ̃papˈa/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "grandpa".

See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Grands-parents

Translation and Meaning

  • Word: le grand-papa
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: grandpa
  • IPA: /ɡʁˈɑ̃papˈa/
  • CEFR Level: A1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: le
  • Topic: French Grands-parents
  • Image:Photo of grand-papa (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Grand-papa est important dans ce famille. English: My grandpa is important in this family.
  • Je vois grand-papa dans la maison. English: I see grandpa in the house.
  • Nous parlons de grand-papa aujourd'hui. English: We're talking about a grandpa today.

When and How to Use "grand-papa"

Use "grand-papa" when you want to talk about "grandpa" in French. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Grands-parents topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "grand-papa" mean in French?

"grand-papa" is the French word for "grandpa".

What CEFR level is "grand-papa"?

"grand-papa" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "grand-papa"?

"grand-papa" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "grand-papa" in a sentence?

Grand-papa est important dans ce famille.

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More words in this topic: French Grands-parents

Part of French Étapes de vie et relations · French Étapes de la vie et relations (A1)

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