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petit-fils

grandson

noun ptee-FEES Less Common

Usage Note

Petit-fils is a compound noun whose plural is petits-fils — both parts take the plural marker. The feminine equivalent is petite-fille (granddaughter). The collective term petits-enfants covers all grandchildren regardless of gender.

Examples

"Son petit-fils a cinq ans."

Natural Translation

His grandson is five years old.

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