beaux-grands-parents
The English phrase "step grandparents" is translated into French as beaux-grands-parents.
The term refers to the parents of a person's stepparent.
Did you know?
- The word beau literally means 'beautiful' or 'handsome'. This means that when a French speaker refers to their beaux-grands-parents, they are technically calling them 'beautiful grandparents'.
- The term follows the same pattern as beau-père and belle-mère, which are used for both 'stepfather/stepmother' and 'father-in-law/mother-in-law'.
- Because beaux-grands-parents is a long and formal term, many French speakers simply use grands-parents or the name of the person to avoid the clinical sound of the official title.
Examples in context
- Mes grands-parents par alliance sont adorables.My step grandparents are lovely.
- Les grands-parents issus d'une précédente union sont très proches de leurs petits-enfants.The step grandparents are very close to their grandchildren.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are talking about their families.
- NathanJe dîne avec mes beaux-grands-parents ce soir.I'm having dinner with my step grandparents tonight.
- EmmaC'est super, ils sont sympas ?That's great, are they nice?
- NathanOui, ils sont très accueillants.Yes, they are very welcoming.
- EmmaAmuse-toi bien avec eux, Nathan !Have a great time with them, Nathan!
