marraine
godmother
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ma.ʁɛn/
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Cultural Note
The marraine traditionally plays a nurturing role in the child's life, offering guidance and support. In French fairy tales, the marraine (as in marraine la bonne fée — fairy godmother) is a powerful protective figure, reflecting the cultural importance of this role.
📝 Example Sentences
Ma marraine habite dans le sud de la France.
My godmother lives in the south of France.
Elle est la marraine de ma fille.
She is my daughter's godmother.