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How to Say "This is my grandpa" in French
Introduce your grandfather in French with this simple and direct phrase.
C'est mon grand-père.
say moh(n) grahn-PAIRneutral
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When introducing your grandfather to someone for the first time. You might say this when someone asks who he is, or when you're pointing him out in a group.
Alternatives
- Voici mon grand-père.Use this when you are physically presenting him, like gesturing towards him.
- Lui, c'est mon grand-père.Use this when someone else is already talking about him or pointing him out.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'grand' like 'grand'
The 'n' in 'grand' is nasal; don't pronounce the 'd' sound at the end.
Forgetting the 'n' in 'mon'
The 'n' in 'mon' is also nasal, and it's important for the meaning.
Gender agreement error
Use 'grand-père' for grandpa; 'grand-mère' is for grandma.
A small cultural note
While 'grand-père' is standard, some families might use more affectionate terms like 'Papi' in very casual settings.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say my grandpa in French?
You can say 'C'est mon grand-père.' This is the most common and neutral way to introduce him.
Is 'grand-père' formal or informal?
'Grand-père' is a standard term and works in most situations. More informal terms like 'Papi' exist but are less common in introductions.
What's the difference between 'c'est' and 'voici'?
'C'est' is a general statement of identity, while 'voici' is used when you are physically presenting someone or something.
