bonjour mamie
The English phrase 'hello grandma' is translated into French as bonjour mamie.
bonjour mamie is an informal and affectionate greeting used when speaking to one's own grandmother.
Which one should you use?
The term mamie is an informal and affectionate way to say grandma, while grand-mère is the standard, more formal term for grandmother.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bonjour mamie is an informal greeting. For a more formal and affectionate tone, you can use Bonjour, ma chère grand-mère. Conversely, very casual greetings include Salut, mamie. or the sweet, informal Coucou, grand-mère. You can also use the informal and endearing Bonjour, ma chère mamie.
Did you know?
- The word coucou, used in the greeting Coucou, grand-mère, is an onomatopoeia that mimics the sound of a cuckoo bird used to surprise someone.
- In France, it is common to accompany a greeting like bonjour mamie with la bise, which involves kissing both cheeks.
- In certain regions of France, you might hear the variation mémé instead of mamie, which carries a slightly more old-fashioned or rustic connotation.
Examples in context
- Bonjour mamie, comment vas-tu ?Hello grandma, how are you?
Example conversation
Gabriel visits his grandmother's house.
- GabrielBonjour mamie !Hello grandma!
- ManonBonjour mon petit Gabriel.Hello my little Gabriel.
- GabrielTu as fait des gâteaux ?Did you make some cakes?
- ManonOui, ils sont dans la cuisine.Yes, they are in the kitchen.
