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    Protégé (en. Protected)

    /pʁɔ.te.ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual benefiting from the protection or support of a more experienced or influential person.
    He is the protégé of a famous lawyer.
    Il est le protégé d'un célèbre avocat.
    A young artist supported by a mentor.
    She is the protégé of a major production company.
    Elle est la protégée d'une grande maison de production.
    A person who receives care and advice.
    The organization helps proteges in difficulty.
    L'association aide les protégés en difficulté.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to protect', derived from the Latin 'protegere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be someone's protégé
    To be under the protection or influence of someone.
    être le protégé de quelqu'un
    to help a protégé
    To provide support to someone in need of protection.
    aider un protégé
    to give advice to a protégé
    To offer guidance to a person receiving support.
    donner des conseils à un protégé

    Related Words

    protection
    Action of protecting, defending.
    protection
    mentor
    An experienced person who guides and supports.
    mentor
    tutor
    A person responsible for watching over someone.
    tuteur

    Slang Meanings

    A young protégé under the wing of an executive.
    This new guy is a little too much the boss's protégé.
    Ce petit nouveau est un peu trop le protégé du patron.
    A spoiled child by their parents or guardians.
    This child is really a protégé, he gets everything he wants.
    Cet enfant est vraiment un protégé, il obtient tout ce qu'il veut.