English–French
“godmother” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/maʁɛn/
Example
Ma marraine m'a appelé hier pour prendre des nouvelles.
My godmother called me yesterday to ask how I was doing.
How to say “godmother” in French
“Godmother” in French is marraine.
A woman who stands beside a child as a spiritual guide and lasting supporter.
Example sentences with marraine
Je compte sur ma marraine pour me conseiller.
I count on my godmother to advise me.
Tips for using marraine
- Marraine is feminine, so standard phrases include une marraine and ma marraine; its final e is silent in pronunciation.