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    Paternellement (en. Paternally)

    /patɛʁ.nɛl.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a way that acts like a father.
    He has always supported his children paternalistically.
    Il a toujours soutenu ses enfants paternellement.
    With a protective and affectionate attitude.
    She advised him paternalistically on his career choices.
    Elle l'a conseillé paternellement sur ses choix de carrière.
    By demonstrating behaviors typical of a father.
    He educated his students paternalistically.
    Il a éduqué ses élèves paternellement.

    Etymology

    Formed from the word 'paternal', derived from the Latin 'paternalis', meaning 'related to the father'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act paternalistically
    To act with protection and kindness as a father would.
    agir paternellement
    paternal advice
    A piece of advice given with affection and concern, as a father would.
    conseil paternel
    paternal attitude
    Behavior that reflects a protective and affectionate approach.
    attitude paternelle

    Related Words

    paternal
    Concerning the father or related to him.
    paternel
    paternalism
    Philosophy or attitude that advocates a protective care for individuals.
    paternalisme
    paternity
    Quality of being a father.
    paternité

    Slang Meanings

    To have a protective approach in a situation.
    He always treats his colleagues paternalistically.
    Il traite toujours ses collègues paternellement.
    To be too directive, like an authoritarian father.
    Stop acting paternalistically, let us do it our way.
    Arrête d'agir paternellement, laisse-nous faire à notre façon.