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How to Say "This is my grandma" in French
Introduce your grandmother in French with this simple and polite phrase.
Voici ma grand-mère.
vwah-SEE mah GRAW(n) mehrneutral
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Use this when you're introducing your grandmother to someone for the first time, perhaps at a family gathering or when meeting friends. It's also useful if you're pointing her out in a photo or a crowd.
Alternatives
- C'est ma grand-mère.This is a bit more casual and common in everyday speech.
- Je vous présente ma grand-mère.This is more formal and used when making a more official introduction.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'grand-mère'
The 'n' in 'grand' is nasal, and the 'r' sound is in the back of the throat, not like English 'r'.
Gender agreement
'Grand-mère' is feminine, so use 'ma' (my) and not 'mon'.
A small cultural note
While 'grand-mère' is standard, some families might use a more affectionate nickname, but this phrase is universally understood.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say my grandmother in french?
You can say 'ma grand-mère'. The phrase 'Voici ma grand-mère' means 'Here is my grandmother'.
Is 'C'est ma grand-mère' formal?
No, 'C'est ma grand-mère' is more casual. 'Voici ma grand-mère' is a good neutral option for introductions.
What's the difference between 'voici' and 'c'est'?
'Voici' literally means 'here see' and is used for presenting something or someone. 'C'est' means 'it is' and is more general.
