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    Patrons (en. Bosses)

    /pa.tʁɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Person who provides financial or material support to another person, an organization, or a project.
    The art patrons funded the exhibition.
    Les patrons de l'art ont financé l'exposition.
    Leader or head of a company.
    The patrons make important decisions for the company.
    Les patrons prennent des décisions importantes pour la société.
    Person who has subordinates.
    He is the head of the entire team.
    Il est le patron de toute l'équipe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'patronus', meaning 'protector' or 'master'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    industry patron
    Influential person in the industrial sector.
    patron de l'industrie
    art patron
    Person who supports the arts.
    patron de l'art
    à la carte patron
    Restaurant customer who selects specific dishes.
    patron à la carte

    Related Words

    patronage
    Support or funding for artistic or cultural activities.
    patronage
    to patronize
    To treat someone condescendingly.
    patroniser
    surname
    Family name passed down from generation to generation.
    patronyme

    Slang Meanings

    Boss
    She is the boss of this shop.
    Elle est la patrone de cette boutique.
    Boss
    He is the boss of the bar.
    C'est le patron du bar.