French word

mamie

Pronunciation

IPA/mami/

Meaning

  • feminine noungrandma

Example

Ma mamie prépare un gâteau.

My grandma is making a cake.

Illustration for mamie (grandma)

More examples

Je vais chez mamie cet après-midi.

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

Core concept

A familiar grandmother welcomed into everyday family life.

Common phrases

  • chez mamie

    at grandma's house

  • ma mamie

    my grandma

  • appeler mamie

    call grandma

Similar words

grand-mère: The standard term for a grandmother, suitable in speech and writing.
mémé: An old-fashioned, homely informal term for a grandmother.
grand-maman: A familiar spoken term for a grandmother.

Definition in French

Forme diminutive et familière de «grand-mère», très utilisée à l'oral pour marquer l'affection.

Word origin

The form mamie developed as an affectionate diminutive related to maman and came to designate a grandmother in familiar speech.

Usage tips

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

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