French word

papi

Pronunciation

IPA/papi/

Meaning

  • masculine noungrandpa

Example

Mon papi me raconte toujours des histoires.

My grandpa always tells me stories.

Illustration for papi (grandpa)

More examples

Je vais chez papi ce week-end.

I'm going to grandpa's this weekend.

Core concept

A familiar grandfather addressed with family warmth.

Common phrases

  • mon papi

    my grandpa

  • aller chez papi

    go to grandpa's

  • parler à papi

    talk to grandpa

Similar words

grand-père: A neutral term for a grandfather, suitable in speech and writing.
papy: An affectionate everyday term for a grandfather.
grand-papa: A familiar, slightly casual family term for a grandfather.

Definition in French

Souvent diminutif, s'emploie pour désigner le grand-père dans le cercle familial et amical.

Word origin

Papi is a French family diminutive built on papa, with an affectionate form parallel to mamie.

Usage tips

  • Papi is masculine, so standard forms include un papi and mon papi.

Opposites

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