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How do you say "godfather" in French?
le parrain
In French, "godfather" is le parrain.
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Pronunciation
Say parrain keeping in mind that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le parrain is masculine. Its plural is Parrains.
Example sentence
Mon parrain envoie une carte chaque année.
My godfather sends a card every year.
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How to remember le parrain
Say parrain while picturing a godfather right in front of you; the sound and the image will start to stick together.
Related words
- grandfather le grand-père
- grandmother la grand-mère
- uncle l' oncle
- aunt la tante
- nephew le neveu
- niece la nièce
- cousin le cousin
- stepfather le beau-père
- stepmother la belle-mère
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Questions about le parrain
How do you pronounce le parrain?
Say parrain keeping in mind that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le parrain masculine or feminine?
le parrain is masculine. le parrain is masculine. Its plural is Parrains.
How is le parrain used in French?
le parrain is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Mon parrain envoie une carte chaque année. (My godfather sends a card every year.).
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