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    Paternel (en. Paternal)

    /pa.tɛʁ.nɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Concerning the father or fatherhood.
    He has a paternal instinct towards children.
    Il a un instinct paternel envers les enfants.
    Originating from the father.
    His resemblance is purely paternal.
    Sa ressemblance est purement paternelle.
    Expressing authority or care typically paternal.
    His attitude was very paternal in that situation.
    Son attitude était très paternelle dans cette situation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'paternalis', derived from 'pater' which means father.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    paternal instinct
    Natural tendency of a father to care for his children.
    instinct paternel
    paternal bond
    Relationship or familial attachment to the father.
    lien paternel
    paternal figure
    Person who plays a protective or authoritative role, often a father.
    figure paternelle

    Related Words

    fatherhood
    State of being a father.
    paternité
    father
    Men who have fathered a child.
    père
    patriarchal
    Describes a society where the father is the main authority.
    patriarcal

    Slang Meanings

    Designates a protective and caring behavior.
    He has a paternal behavior with his friends.
    Il a un comportement paternel avec ses amis.
    Represents a traditional approach to parenting.
    He has paternal values that he passes on to his children.
    Il a des valeurs paternelles qu'il transmet à ses enfants.