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pépé

grandpa

noun peh-PEH Rare

Usage Note

Pépé is a child's informal word for grandfather, equivalent to 'grandpa' or 'gramps.' The complementary term for grandmother is mémé. It can also be used affectionately by adults when speaking about an elderly man. More formal alternatives are grand-père or papi.

Examples

"Pépé nous a raconté une histoire."

Natural Translation

Grandpa told us a story.

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