English–French

“grow up” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁɑ̃diʁ/

Example

Je grandis à la campagne.

I am growing up in the countryside.

Illustration for grandir (grow up)

How to say “grow up” in French

“Grow up” in French is grandir.

A living thing gradually becoming larger and more mature as time passes.

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

Example sentences with grandir

Mes enfants grandissent vite.

My children are growing quickly.

Tips for using grandir

  • Grandir can take dans for the setting in which someone grows up, as in grandir dans une famille.

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