grand-père

le grand-père
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. grandfather
Notre grand-père nous emmenait pêcher quand nous étions petits.Our grandfather used to take us fishing when we were little.
b. grandpa
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Mon grand-père était dans l'armée.My grandpa used to be in the army.
c. granddad
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Le grand-père de Charlie lui a offert une montre pour son anniversaire.Charlie's granddad gave him a watch for his birthday.
d. grandad
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
J'ai trouvé une vieille machine à écrire chez mon grand-père.I found an old typewriter at my grandad's house.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(elderly man)
a. grandpa
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Les grands-pères viennent au café pour jouer aux cartes.Grandpas come to the café to play cards.
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