godmother

• Nom désignant une femme qui promet de veiller à l'éducation religieuse d'un enfant, généralement lors du baptême, ainsi qu'une protectrice ou marraine bienveillante.

A noun referring to a female sponsor or guardian who promises to take care of a child's religious upbringing, typically at baptism.

1. Religious sponsorA2formal

   A woman who sponsors a child at baptism, promising to guide them in their faith.

   Marraine (parrainage baptismal)

   • She was chosen as the godmother for her niece's baptism.
   • The godmother gave a beautiful Bible to the child.
   • My godmother always sends me a birthday card.

   Synonymessponsor

2. Fairy tale figureA2informal

   A magical woman in fairy tales who helps the protagonist, often with wishes or gifts.

   Fée marraine

   • Cinderella's fairy godmother turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
   • The fairy godmother appeared and granted her three wishes.
   • In the story, the godmother gave the princess a magical gift.

   Synonymesfairy godmother