English–French

“grandma” in French

French

Alsogrand-mère

Pronunciation

IPA/mami/

Example

Ma mamie prépare un gâteau.

My grandma is making a cake.

Illustration for mamie (grandma)

How to say “grandma” in French

“Grandma” in French is mamie.

A familiar grandmother welcomed into everyday family life.

Full entry for mamie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mamie

Je vais chez mamie cet après-midi.

I'm going to Grandma's house this afternoon.

Tips for using mamie

  • Mamie is familiar and conversational, while grand-mère suits formal writing and more neutral situations.

Other French words for “grandma”

Je téléphone souvent à ma grand-mère le dimanche.

I often call my grandma on Sundays.

“grandma” in other languages