marraine

la marraine
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. godmother
Nous avons demandé à notre amie Sophie d’être la marraine de notre bébé.We asked our friend Sophie to be our baby's godmother.
a. sponsor
Jacqueline était ma marraine lorsque j’ai rejoint l’association des femmes d’affaires.Jacqueline was my sponsor when I joined the businesswomen's association.
a. sponsor
Avant son voyage inaugural, la marraine a brisé une bouteille de champagne sur la proue du navire.Before its maiden voyage, the sponsor smashed a bottle of champagne on the bow of the ship.
a. named patron
La donatrice sera la marraine du bâtiment.The donor will be the named patron of the building.
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