Patronne (en. Boss)

/pa.tʁɔn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Woman who owns or runs a business.

The boss decided to raise the salaries this year.

La patronne a décidé d'augmenter les salaires cette année.

Woman who has authority over a group of people.

She is the boss of the team; she makes all the decisions.

C'est la patronne de l'équipe, elle prend toutes les décisions.

Term used to refer to a woman who is admirable or respected in an informal context.

She is really the boss of the sector; everyone respects her.

Elle est vraiment la patronne du secteur, tout le monde la respecte.

Derived from the word 'patron' (boss), with the feminine suffix '-ne'.

bar owner

Woman who manages a bar.

patronne d'un bar

to be the boss

To be the one who has control or responsibility.

être la patronne

construction site manager

Woman responsible for a construction site.

patronne de chantier

boss

Generic term to refer to a person who has authority, usually a man.

patron

employer

Person or company that employs staff.

employeur

entrepreneur (female)

Woman who owns or manages a business.

entrepreneure

A commanding woman.

She acts like a real boss in this meeting.

Elle agit comme une vraie patronne dans cette réunion.

An impressive or respected woman.

Look at her, she's the boss, everyone listens to her.

Regarde-la, c'est la patronne, tout le monde l'écoute.