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    Filleul (en. Godson)

    [fijø]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A boy who is the godfather or godmother of a child.
    He is his uncle's godchild.
    Il est le filleul de son oncle.
    A child sponsored during a religious ceremony.
    She was chosen as a godchild for her baptism ceremony.
    Elle a été choisie comme filleule pour sa cérémonie de baptême.
    A person who receives guidance and support from a mentor.
    In the company, he is his boss's godchild.
    Dans l'entreprise, il est le filleul de son supérieur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'filiolus', a diminutive of 'filius' meaning son.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national godchild
    A young man chosen by the state for sponsorship.
    filleul de la nation
    godchild of Christ
    A baptized child who receives a spiritual godparent.
    filleul du Christ
    honorary godchild
    A godchild chosen for a special occasion.
    filleul d'honneur

    Related Words

    godfather
    A man who sponsors a child.
    parrain
    godmother
    A woman who sponsors a child.
    marraine
    baptism
    A Christian initiation rite in which a person is dedicated to Christ.
    baptême

    Slang Meanings

    A young person who is under the protection of an adult.
    That guy is my godchild, I protect him.
    Ce gars-là est mon filleul, je le protège.
    Someone a bit naive or easily influenced.
    Don't be his godchild, don't let him manipulate you.
    Ne sois pas son filleul, ne te laisse pas faire.