French · Family & People
grand-pere
grandfather
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The father of one's father or mother.
Example
Mon grand-pere a quatre-vingt ans.
My grandfather is eighty years old.
Etymology
'Grand-père' literally translates to 'great father' from French, combining 'grand' (great) with 'père' (father) in familial terminology.
How & Where It’s Used
Widely used in both formal and informal contexts, it describes grandfathers in familial relationships and is recognized across French-speaking cultures.