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    Filleule (en. Goddaughter)

    /fijœl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A girl who, during a baptism, receives a godfather or godmother.
    Marie’s goddaughter was baptized this Sunday.
    La filleule de Marie a été baptisée ce dimanche.
    The girl who is under the protection or sponsorship of a man or a woman.
    He considers his goddaughter as his own daughter.
    Il considère sa filleule comme sa propre fille.
    A young girl who is involved in rites of passage or religious celebration.
    She chose her best friend as her goddaughter for her baptism.
    Elle a choisi sa meilleure amie comme filleule pour son baptême.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'fille' and 'elle', literally meaning 'the daughter of' in the context of godparenting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    My goddaughter
    Refers to my personal goddaughter, often used to express affection.
    Ma filleule
    To be someone's goddaughter
    To be under the sponsorship or protection of someone.
    Être la filleule de quelqu'un
    Goddaughter's day
    Celebration in honor of the goddaughter, often on her birthday or on a special occasion.
    Fête de la filleule

    Related Words

    girl
    A general term to refer to a young woman or a child.
    fille
    godfather
    A man who is the mentor or spiritual protector of a child.
    parrain
    godmother
    A woman who is the mentor or spiritual protector of a child.
    marraine

    Slang Meanings

    Daughter of a godmother
    My best friend has always been my goddaughter, and I treat her like my sister.
    Ma meilleure amie a toujours été ma filleule et je la traite comme ma sœur.