| GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW) | | French term or phrase: | parraine et marraine | | English translation: | godfather and godmother OR godparents OR spiritual parents | | Entered by: | Daphne b |
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| | | godfather and godmother OR godparents OR spiritual parents | Explanation:
The first is a word for word translation of "parrain et marraine" (no "e" in "parrain"). The second one is a frequently used synonym and is a collective noun for both English nouns. If you need to keep the distinction between the two, e.g. if the names of the godfather and the godmother follow, then you should preferably use the first one. Otherwise you can use the second or the third. |
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| godfather and godmother OR godparents OR spiritual parents
Explanation:
The first is a word for word translation of "parrain et marraine" (no "e" in "parrain"). The second one is a frequently used synonym and is a collective noun for both English nouns. If you need to keep the distinction between the two, e.g. if the names of the godfather and the godmother follow, then you should preferably use the first one. Otherwise you can use the second or the third.
Godparent: A person who sponsors a newborn child and assumes responsability for its faith; godmother or godfather.
Reference: http://www.granddictionnaire.com
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