Marraine (en. Godmother)

/ma.ʁɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A woman who sponsors a child.

She is my daughter's godmother, she takes good care of her.

Elle est la marraine de ma fille, elle s'occupe bien d'elle.

A woman who has a protective or guiding role in someone's life.

Her godmother gave her valuable advice for her career.

Sa marraine lui a donné de précieux conseils pour sa carrière.

A woman associated with an event or cause, often to represent it.

She is the godmother of a charitable cause.

Elle est la marraine d'une œuvre caritative.

From Latin 'madrina' meaning 'nourishing mother'.

to be someone's godmother

To have a supportive or protective role towards this person.

être la marraine de quelqu'un

godmother of the heart

A godmother chosen for emotional rather than religious reasons.

marraine de cœur

official godmother

A godmother designated by an authority for an event or ceremony.

marraine officielle

godfather

A man who takes the same role as a godmother but for a boy.

parrain

baptism

Religious or civil ritual during which a godmother or godfather is designated.

baptême

protection

The act of protecting, often associated with the role of a godmother.

protection

A close friend who supports someone.

She is my godmother in life, always there for me.

Elle est ma marraine dans la vie, toujours là pour moi.