grandchild
A grandchild is the child of one's son or daughter. It represents the second generation of descendants after one's own children.
Exemples
3 sur 5I am taking my grandchild to the park this afternoon.
I am taking my grandchild to the park this afternoon.
The benefactor requested that a portion of the trust be reserved for his youngest grandchild.
The benefactor requested that a portion of the trust be reserved for his youngest grandchild.
Look at this cute photo of my new grandchild!
Look at this cute photo of my new grandchild!
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'grand' prefix as moving one level up or down the family tree. A 'grand-child' is the child of your child.
Quiz rapide
My son just had a baby boy, so I finally have a _____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
I am taking my grandchild to the park this afternoon.
everydayI am taking my grandchild to the park this afternoon.
The benefactor requested that a portion of the trust be reserved for his youngest grandchild.
formalThe benefactor requested that a portion of the trust be reserved for his youngest grandchild.
Look at this cute photo of my new grandchild!
informalLook at this cute photo of my new grandchild!
Sociological research indicates that the presence of a grandchild can significantly improve the mental well-being of the elderly.
academicSociological research indicates that the presence of a grandchild can significantly improve the mental well-being of the elderly.
Our family insurance policy covers every grandchild listed as a dependent.
businessOur family insurance policy covers every grandchild listed as a dependent.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
first grandchild
the very first child born to any of one's children
doting on a grandchild
showing excessive love or attention to a grandchild
spoiling a grandchild
giving a grandchild whatever they want, often more than their parents allow
Souvent confondu avec
A godchild is a child one sponsors at a baptism, while a grandchild is a biological or legal descendant.
A grandparent is the older person (mother/father of the parent), while the grandchild is the younger person.
Notes d'usage
The word is gender-neutral; use 'grandson' for a boy and 'granddaughter' for a girl. It is commonly used when the gender is unknown or when referring to a group.
Erreurs courantes
The most common mistake is the plural form; it must be 'grandchildren', not 'grandchilds'.
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'grand' prefix as moving one level up or down the family tree. A 'grand-child' is the child of your child.
Origine du mot
Derived from the prefix 'grand-' (denoting a generation removed) and the Old English word 'cild' (child).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western cultures, there is a popular saying that 'grandparents and grandchildren get along so well because they have a common enemy (the parents).'
Quiz rapide
My son just had a baby boy, so I finally have a _____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
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Plus de mots sur Family
grandparent
A1A grandparent is the parent of one's father or mother. It is a general term that refers to either a grandfather or a grandmother within a family structure.
grandson
A1A grandson is the son of one's son or daughter. It is a term used to describe a male child in relation to his grandparents.
granddaughter
A1A granddaughter is the daughter of a person's son or daughter. It describes the relationship between a female child and her grandparents.
uncle
A1An uncle is the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt. It is a term used to describe a specific male relative within a family structure.
niece
A1A niece is the daughter of your brother or sister. It also refers to the daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister.
descendant
A1A descendant is a person who comes from a specific ancestor or family line. It refers to someone who is the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a person from the past.
wedding
A1A wedding is a formal ceremony where two people are legally joined in marriage. It usually includes a party called a reception for family and friends to celebrate the new couple.
divorced
A1A status describing a person who was previously married but has legally ended their marriage. It is the state of being no longer joined to a spouse by law.
spouse
A1A spouse is a person someone is married to. It is a general word that can mean either a husband or a wife regardless of gender.
trust
A1Trust is the strong belief that someone is honest, good, and will not hurt you. It is a feeling of safety and confidence you have in your family and friends.
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