grandparent
A 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.
Exemples
3 sur 5I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.
I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.
The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.
The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.
My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.
My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Grand' (large/great) plus 'Parent'. A grandparent is a 'great' parent in your family tree history.
Quiz rapide
Since my mother is busy at work, my ________ often picks me up from school.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : grandparent
Exemples
I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.
everydayI visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.
The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.
formalThe policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.
My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.
informalMy grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.
Sociological research suggests that the role of a grandparent varies significantly across different cultures.
academicSociological research suggests that the role of a grandparent varies significantly across different cultures.
Employees are eligible for bereavement benefits following the passing of a grandparent.
businessEmployees are eligible for bereavement benefits following the passing of a grandparent.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
become a grandparent
To reach the life stage where one's child has a child.
grandparent rights
Legal rights regarding visitation or custody of grandchildren.
grandparent scam
A specific type of fraud targeting elderly people by posing as a relative in trouble.
Souvent confondu avec
A godparent is a chosen sponsor for a child (usually for religious reasons), while a grandparent is a biological relative.
Notes d'usage
Use 'grandparent' as a gender-neutral term when you don't need to specify if the person is a grandmother or grandfather.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget that 'grandparents' is the plural form for both, while 'grandparent' refers to only one individual.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Grand' (large/great) plus 'Parent'. A grandparent is a 'great' parent in your family tree history.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Middle English use of 'grand' (from French 'grand' meaning large/great) combined with the word 'parent'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many cultures, grandparents are highly respected and are often primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
Quiz rapide
Since my mother is busy at work, my ________ often picks me up from school.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : grandparent
Vocabulaire associé
A grandfather is the father of a person's father or mother....
relativeA relative is a person who is part of your family. It descri...
generationA generation is a group of people who are born and live at a...
grandmotherA grandmother is the mother of a person's father or mother....
grandchildA grandchild is the child of one's son or daughter. It repre...
Plus de mots sur Family
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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