bonjour grand-mère
bonjour grand-mère is the French way to say hello grandmother.
This phrase is a greeting used when speaking to one's grandmother.
Which one should you use?
salut grand-mère is a more informal way to say 'hello grandmother' than bonjour grand-mère. bonjour mamie uses mamie, which is a very common, affectionate term for grandmother used in place of grand-mère. Coucou, Mamie is an informal and playful way to say hello grandmother.
How does it change in a sentence?
In written French, a comma is typically used to set off the person being addressed, just as in English, such as in bonjour, grand-mère.
Did you know?
- In France, it is common for grandchildren to greet their grandmother with la bise, which involves kissing both cheeks.
- If you use the word mémé instead of mamie to say hello, you might sound like a character from a 19th-century rural novel. While it means grandmother, it carries a heavy, rustic connotation that can feel out of place in modern cities.
- The term grand-mère is used in French idioms to describe things that are outdated or old-fashioned, such as remèdes de grand-mère for home remedies.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, Grand-mère. Comment ça va aujourd'hui?Hello, grandmother. How are you today?
- Salut, Grand-mère. Tu as l'air en forme !Hi, grandmother. You look great!
- Bonjour, Mamie. J'espère que tu as passé une excellente journée.Hello, grandma. I hope you had an excellent day.
- Coucou, Mamie. Tu me manques énormément !Hey, grandma. I miss you a lot!
Example conversation
Nathan arrives at his grandmother's house to visit her.
- NathanBonjour grand-mère, je suis là !Hello grandmother, I am here!
- ChloéBonjour Nathan, entre donc !Hello Nathan, come on in!
- NathanC'est très gentil de me recevoir.It is very kind of you to have me.
- ChloéJe suis ravie de te voir.I am delighted to see you.
