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masculine

/patʁɔ̃/

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Translation

boss, employer

Word origin

From Latin patronus ('protector, master'), from pater ('father'). The English 'patron' and 'paternal' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
patronus
English cognates
patron, paternal

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpatrons

Examples

exigeant .

My boss is very demanding but fair.

.

The owner of the cafe bought us a drink.

.

She wants to be her own boss one day.

exigeant tous.

My boss is very demanding but fair with everyone.

tous .

The owner of the café knows all his customers by name.

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This word is part of lesson 13.