grandfather in French
grandfather in French is grand-père, aïeul — grandfather means the father of one's mother or father.
grandfather in French
grand-père
aïeul
aïeul
(by extension) A male forefather.
grand-père
(by extension) A male forefather.
What does "grandfather" mean?
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noun The father of one's mother or father.
"Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man."
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verb To exempt someone or something from a new rule because they were already operating under the old one.
"Existing tenants were grandfathered in under the old rent rules."
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grandfather in a sentence
- Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man.
- Existing tenants were grandfathered in under the old rent rules.
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What is "grandfather" in French?
"grandfather" in French is grand-père, aïeul. grandfather means: The father of one's mother or father.
How do you use "grandfather" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man." In French, "grandfather" is grand-père, aïeul.
Are there other ways to say "grandfather" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "grandfather": grand-père, aïeul.
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