petit-enfant /pətˈitɑ̃fˈɑ̃/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "grandchild".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: le petit-enfant
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: grandchild
  • IPA: /pətˈitɑ̃fˈɑ̃/
  • CEFR Level: A2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: le
  • Image:Photo of petit-enfant (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Mon petit-enfant aime jouer au parc. English: My grandchild likes to play at the park.
  • Elle a offert un cadeau à son petit-enfant. English: She gave a gift to her grandchild.
  • Le petit-enfant nous a rendu visite l'été dernier. English: The grandchild visited us last summer.

When and How to Use "petit-enfant"

Use "petit-enfant" when you want to talk about "grandchild" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 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 "petit-enfant" mean in French?

"petit-enfant" is the French word for "grandchild".

What CEFR level is "petit-enfant"?

"petit-enfant" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "petit-enfant"?

"petit-enfant" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "petit-enfant" in a sentence?

Mon petit-enfant aime jouer au parc.

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