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How do you say "godmother" in French?
la marraine
In French, "godmother" is la marraine.
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Pronunciation
To pronounce marraine, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Grammar notes
la marraine is feminine. Its plural is marraines.
Example sentence
Sa marraine lui a offert un collier.
Her godmother gave her a necklace.
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How to remember la marraine
Chain marraine to a rhyme or a joke about a godmother so your brain has two hooks instead of one.
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 la marraine
How do you pronounce la marraine?
To pronounce marraine, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Is la marraine masculine or feminine?
la marraine is feminine. la marraine is feminine. Its plural is marraines.
How is la marraine used in French?
la marraine is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Sa marraine lui a offert un collier. (Her godmother gave her a necklace.).
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