What does "grand-père" mean in French?
"grand-père" is the French word for "grandfather".
grand-père /ɡʁˈɑ̃pˈɛʁ/ · noun · CEFR A0. French translation of "grandfather".
See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Grands-parents
Translation and Meaning
- Word: grand-père
- Language: French
- Meaning: grandfather
- IPA: /ɡʁˈɑ̃pˈɛʁ/
- CEFR Level: A0
- Part of speech: noun
- Topic: French Grands-parents
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Example Sentences
- Mon grand-père est vieux. English: My grandfather is old.
- Mon grand-père habite à la campagne. English: My grandfather lives in the countryside.
- J'aime mon grand-père. English: I like my grandfather.
When and How to Use "grand-père"
Use "grand-père" when you want to talk about "grandfather" in French. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Grands-parents topic. Because it appears in A0 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 CEFR level is "grand-père"?
"grand-père" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "grand-père"?
"grand-père" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "grand-père" in a sentence?
Mon grand-père est vieux.
More words in this topic: French Grands-parents
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