grandpa and grandkid at the beach

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𝔸 grandfatherGRAND-PÈRE took his grandchildrenPETITS-ENFANTS to the beachPLAGE. They were playing in the sandSABLE when suddenly, a massive waveVAGUE came and pulledPULLED - TIRÉ the smallest grandsonPETIT-FILS out into the water.

Panicked, the grandfather prayed to God. “Oh God, please bring him backRAMENEZ-LE! Please let him live, in your mercy. I'll worship youVOUS VÉNÉRER forever!”

Almost immediately, an even bigger wave burstJAILLI out of the ocean, setting the little boy down right at his grandfather’s feet.

He scooped him upIL LE PRIT DANS SES BRAS in a huge hugÉTREINTE, crying with reliefSOULAGEMENT. Then he staredFIXA DU REGARD up at the sky and said, “He had a hat.”

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🔍 Vocabulary

In this joke, let's look at pulled, bring him back, and worship you.
Pulled means dragged or moved something with force.
Bring him back means to return someone to their original place or state.
Worship you means to show reverence or devotion, often in a religious context.

• The strong current pulled the boat out to sea.
• “Please bring him back safely,” she pleaded.
• They gathered to worship their deity at dawn.

📘 Grammar

This joke uses the past simple tense for actions like “took,” “prayed,” and “said.” It also includes direct speech to convey the grandfather’s prayer and final comment. The imperative mood is used in phrases like “bring him back” to express a desperate request.

• He took his grandchildren to the beach.
• “Please bring him back!” he prayed.
• The wave set the boy down gently.

🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives

Pulled: dragged, tugged
Bring him back: return him, restore him
Worship you: honour you, revere you

💬 Mini Dialogue

Child: Granddad, my kite’s stuck in the tree!
Grandfather: Oh no! Let me try to pull it down.
Child: Please bring it back, Granddad! It’s my favourite.
Grandfather: Don’t worry, I’ll get it. I’d worship you if you were this easy to please all the time!
Child: (giggles) You’re silly, Granddad.

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