mes grands-parents
The English phrase "my grandparents" is translated into French as mes grands-parents.
mes grands-parents is the most common and neutral way to refer to your grandparents in French.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of France, the informal phrase mes pépés et mes mémés is used to refer to grandparents.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective mes is used because grands-parents is a plural noun.
Did you know?
- In French, the word parent does not only mean 'father or mother'. It can refer to any relative or kin in a general sense, making grands-parents the 'senior relatives'.
- While mes grands-parents is the neutral term, some families use the word aïeux to refer to their ancestors or grandparents in a more poetic or genealogical context.
- The word grand in grands-parents does not actually mean 'tall' in this context, though it is the same word. It refers to their 'great' or senior status in the family hierarchy.
Examples in context
- Mes grands-parents seront là pour Noël.My grandparents will be here for Christmas.This sentence is useful for using mes grands-parents to talk about holiday plans.Tatoeba #9497331 by Micsmithel, translation #7653866 by CK
- Tous mes grands-parents sont encore en vie.All of my grandparents are still living.This sentence is useful for using mes grands-parents to discuss whether they are living.Tatoeba #7528724 by tras, translation #7528085 by CK
- Mes grands-parents sont nés au siècle dernier.My grandparents were born in the last century.This sentence is useful for using mes grands-parents to mention their birth period.Tatoeba #3440869 by sacredceltic, translation #3436403 by patgfisher
- Je vais rendre visite à mes grands-parents ce week-endI am going to visit my grandparents this weekend
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are talking about their family during a walk.
- NathanTu vas voir tes grands-parents ce week-end ?Are you going to see your grandparents this weekend?
- ManonNon, je rends visite à mes grands-parents demain.No, I am visiting my grandparents tomorrow.
- NathanC'est gentil de ta part.That is kind of you.
- ManonOui, je les aime beaucoup.Yes, I love them a lot.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
