mamie
/ma.mi/
In French, mamie is the term used to say "mami" or "grandma."
mamie is an affectionate term used by both children and adults to address their grandmother.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /ma.mi/.
Did you know?
- In French, the word mamie can be used as a gentle adjective to describe something that looks old-fashioned or outdated. For example, a piece of clothing might be described as style mamie.
- Although mamie is a term of endearment, using it to address a woman who is not your grandmother can be perceived as an insult or a comment on her age.
- In French culture, mamie is not just a name but often carries the role of the 'spoiler'. Grandmothers are traditionally expected to be more indulgent with sweets and gifts than the parents.
Examples in context
- Mami, je t'aime beaucoup!Mom, I love you so much!
- Ma mamie fait de bons gâteaux.My grandma makes good cakes.
- Est-ce que tu as appelé ta mamie ?Did you call your grandma?
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are talking about their family plans.
- LucasOn va voir mamie demain ?Are we going to see grandma tomorrow?
- ChloéOui, mamie nous attend pour le déjeuner.Yes, grandma is waiting for us for lunch.
- LucasJe vais lui apporter des fleurs.I am going to bring her some flowers.
- ChloéC'est une très bonne idée, Lucas.That is a very good idea, Lucas.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mamie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
