English–French

“granny” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/meme/

Example

Ma mémé habite près de chez moi.

My granny lives near me.

Illustration for mémé (granny)

How to say “granny” in French

“Granny” in French is mémé.

A beloved grandmother who is a familiar presence in family life.

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

Example sentences with mémé

La cuisine de mémé me rappelle mon enfance.

Grandma's cooking reminds me of my childhood.

Tips for using mémé

  • Mémé is intimate and colloquial, so grand-mère is safer in formal or unfamiliar settings.

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