grand-maman

la grand-maman
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(grandmother)
Regionalism used in Québec.
(Québec)
a. grandma
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Quand elle voit sa grand-maman, Jeanne court toujours vers elle pour un câlin.When she sees her grandma, Jeanne always runs to her for a hug.
b. granny
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Ta grand-maman va s’occuper de toi aujourd’hui parce que Maman et Papa doivent travailler.Your granny is going to take care of you today because Mommy and Daddy have to work.
c. nana
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Quand on rend visite à notre grand-maman, elle nous offre toujours des biscuits.When we visit our nana, she always gives us cookies.
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