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    Protecteur (en. Protective)

    /pʁɔtɛktœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Person or thing that protects.
    The environmental protector advocates for the preservation of species.
    Le protecteur de l'environnement milite pour la sauvegarde des espèces.
    One who is responsible for the protection of a person or a group.
    The human rights protector oversees fundamental rights.
    Le protecteur des droits de l'homme veille sur les droits fondamentaux.
    Advisor or friend who supports someone in their projects.
    He has always been the protector of his students, guiding them in their choices.
    Il a toujours été le protecteur de ses élèves, les guidant dans leurs choix.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to protect' with the suffix '-or', indicating a person or thing that performs the action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to protect the weak
    to help those who are in a position of weakness.
    protéger les faibles
    to be under someone's protection
    to be protected or supported by a person.
    être sous la protection de quelqu'un
    to take a protector
    to choose a person to ensure one's defense or support.
    prendre un protecteur

    Related Words

    protection
    Action of protecting, putting to safety.
    protection
    to protect
    To shelter, to defend.
    protéger
    protectress
    Feminine form of protector.
    protectrice

    Slang Meanings

    A buddy who watches over his friends.
    This guy is my protector, he always makes sure I get home safely.
    Ce gars est mon protecteur, il s'assure toujours que je rentre bien chez moi.
    A person who financially supports a group or an individual.
    He has become the protector of this association, funding all their projects.
    Il est devenu le protecteur de cette association, finançant tous leurs projets.