Godfather
| 12:46 Aug 9, 2000 |
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| na | le parrain |
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| na | parrain /marraine godfather/godmother |
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le parrain Explanation: from Robert-Collins dictionary Question - is "he" the godfather of his own children? The sentence is a little unclear |
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Parrain Explanation: Godfather: chosen by the parents of a baby child, he is expected to take care of his/her godchild if the event his/her parents die if the child has no other family. Also offers him/her gifts at his/her birthday on various occasions! |
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parrain /marraine godfather/godmother Explanation: Originally, parrain /marraine godfather/godmother are catholic terms. The godfather and godmother are the 2 people who held the baby for christening. In business nowadays, the French verb "parrainer" is used with the meaning "sponsor". American Heritage Dictionary definition Godfather: a A man who sponsors a person at baptism |
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