parrain
godfather
The French term for 'godfather' is 'parrain'. It refers to a man who promises to help a child grow up to be a good person and provides help and advice as the child grows up. It is commonly used in the context of baptism, where the 'parrain' is a spiritual guide for the child.
Example sentences using: parrain
Mon parrain est très généreux.
My godfather is very generous.
This sentence uses 'parrain' to refer to a godfather, highlighting his generous character.
Je suis le parrain de son fils.
I am his son's godfather.
This is a use of 'parrain' in the context of a person's religious or familial role as a godfather.
Le parrain d’un bâtiment naval est traditionnellement une femme.
The sponsor of a naval vessel is traditionally a woman.
This sentence uses 'parrain' in the sense of a 'sponsor' of a naval vessel, discussing a specific tradition associated with it.
Parrain, tu es mon héros.
Godfather, you are my hero.
In this sentence, 'parrain' is a direct address to a godfather, expressing admiration.
Le festival a un parrain de renommée internationale.
The festival has an internationally renowned sponsor.
This sentence uses 'parrain' to refer to a famous sponsor of a festival.
Le parrain du club de football est un homme d'affaires local.
The football club's sponsor is a local businessman.
Here 'parrain' is a sponsor, specifically of a football club in this sentence.
Il joue le rôle du parrain dans le film.
He plays the role of the godfather in the film.
In this sentence, 'parrain' refers to a role in a film, specifically the character of the godfather.
As-tu rencontré le parrain de l'initiative ?
Have you met the sponsor of the initiative?
This sentence is a question asking if the addressed person has met the 'sponsor' ('parrain') of an initiative.
Mon parrain voyage beaucoup.
My godfather travels a lot.
This is a straightforward sentence in which 'parrain' is used to refer to a godfather who is frequently travelling.
Le parrain de ce projet est une entreprise locale.
The sponsor of this project is a local company.
In this context, 'parrain' is used to mean 'sponsor' of a project, which is often a role fulfilled by a company or individual who provides financial support.