No. 4,660 in French
parrains
"Parrains" means "godfathers" or "sponsors" in English.
In a sentence
Les parrains de l'événement ont apporté un soutien exceptionnel.
The sponsors of the event provided exceptional support.
Here, 'parrains' refers to sponsors or supporters, highlighting their role in aiding the event.
Mon oncle et ma tante sont les parrains de mon frère lors de son baptême.
My uncle and aunt are the godparents of my brother during his baptism.
In this context, 'parrains' refers to godparents in a ceremonial or religious setting.
Les anciens parrains de l'équipe sont revenus pour encourager les jeunes joueurs.
The former patrons of the team returned to encourage the young players.
This usage of 'parrains' refers to patrons or mentors who support a team or group, emphasizing their recurring contribution.
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