grand-papa
Quebec, everyday
In Quebec French children call their grandfather grand-papa. Some say pépère, which is warm and familiar. Papi is more typical of France.
Meaning: grandfather, familiar form (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| grand-papa | Quebec, everyday |
| pépère | familiar, regional |
| papi | France |
Use grand-papa as a name or as a title, as in Bonjour, grand-papa. The formal word is grand-père.
Which one should you use?
In Louisiana and Acadia pépère is also used for grandfather, so it links French speakers across North America.
How do you pronounce it?
Grand-papa sounds like "grahn pah-PAH".
Did you know?
- The word pépère is used by French speakers in Quebec, Acadia and Louisiana.
Examples in context
- Grand-papa est dans le garage.Grandpa is in the garage.
- Pépère raconte des histoires.Grandpa tells stories.
Example conversation
Antoine helps his grandfather Gilles in the garden at his house near Trois-Rivières.
- AntoineGrand-papa, où est la pelle?Grandpa, where is the shovel?
- GillesDans le garage, mon grand.In the garage, my boy.
- AntoineMerci, grand-papa!Thank you, grandpa!
