Marraine
standard
The French word for "godmother" is Marraine, and it is the standard word that Cajun French shares with French. The male counterpart is parrain.
You say ma marraine for "my godmother". Godparents play an important role in Cajun Catholic families.
Meaning: godparent (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Marraine is feminine, so you say la marraine or ma marraine. The godfather is le parrain.
Did you know?
- Most Cajun families are Catholic, so baptism and the role of the marraine and parrain are traditional.
Examples in context
- Ma marraine habite à Lafayette.My godmother lives in Lafayette.
- Elle est la marraine de ma fille.She is my daughter's godmother.
Example conversation
Claire talks with her goddaughter Lucie on the phone from Louisiana.
- ClaireBonjour, Lucie. Comment ça va?Hello, Lucie. How are you?
- LucieÇa va bien, marraine.I am well, godmother.
- ClaireJe t'aime, ma belle.I love you, my dear.
