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    Parrain (en. Godfather)

    /pa.ʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A member of a family who sponsors a child during a ceremony.
    He is the godfather of my son.
    Il est le parrain de mon fils.
    A person who plays a supportive or mentoring role in an individual's life.
    She has always been my godfather in my professional career.
    Elle a toujours été mon parrain dans ma carrière professionnelle.
    A term used in the context of networks and business to refer to an influential person who helps someone.
    He is the godfather of several startups in the region.
    Il est le parrain de plusieurs startups dans la région.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pater', which means 'father'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sponsorship
    Action of supporting or guiding someone in a project.
    parrainage
    to be someone's godfather
    Playing a mentoring or supportive role for someone.
    être le parrain de quelqu'un
    godfather and godmother
    Designates together the godfather and godmother of a child.
    parrain et marraine

    Related Words

    godmother
    Woman who sponsors a child, just like the godfather.
    marraine
    godchild
    Child who has a godfather.
    filleul
    baptism
    Ceremony by which a godfather or godmother is chosen.
    baptême

    Slang Meanings

    Influential person in a social or professional environment.
    This guy is the godfather of the neighborhood; he helps everyone.
    Ce type est le parrain du quartier, il aide tout le monde.
    Patron or protector in an informal context.
    He acts as a godfather in the film industry, supporting young directors.
    Il agit comme un parrain dans l'industrie du cinéma, soutenant les jeunes réalisateurs.