grandfather
A grandfather is the father of a person's father or mother. It is a term used to describe the male parent of one's own parent within a family tree.
Exemples
3 sur 5My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.
My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.
The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.
The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.
Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?
Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'grand' (big or important) 'father'. He is the father of your parent, making him the big father of the family.
Quiz rapide
My father's father is my _______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : grandfather
Exemples
My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.
everydayMy grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.
The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.
formalThe estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.
Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?
informalHey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?
Research indicates that the paternal grandfather's health can impact subsequent generations.
academicResearch indicates that the paternal grandfather's health can impact subsequent generations.
He inherited the family business from his grandfather, who started it as a small shop.
businessHe inherited the family business from his grandfather, who started it as a small shop.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
grandfather clause
a provision in which an old rule continues to apply to some existing situations
grandfathered in
allowed to continue under old rules
grandfather clock
a tall, floor-standing pendulum clock
Souvent confondu avec
A grandfather is the older ancestor, while a grandson is the younger male descendant.
A grandfather is male, whereas a grandmother is female.
Notes d'usage
In casual settings, it is very common to use 'grandpa' or 'grandad' instead of the full word. 'Grandfather' can also be used as a verb in legal contexts (to grandfather someone in).
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes forget the 'd' in the middle of the word because it is often silent in fast speech. Another mistake is using 'grandfather' for both male and female grandparents.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'grand' (big or important) 'father'. He is the father of your parent, making him the big father of the family.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle English 'grauntfader', a combination of the French 'grand' (great) and English 'father'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western cultures, grandfathers are often depicted as storytellers and links to family history.
Quiz rapide
My father's father is my _______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : grandfather
Vocabulaire associé
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father
A1A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.
dad
A1An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.
mother
A1A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.
son
A1A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.
child
A1A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.
sister
A1A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.
twin
A1A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.
baby
A1A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.
toddler
A1A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.
adult
A1A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.
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