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    Protecteurs (en. Protectors)

    /pʁɔtɛktœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual or entity that defends or preserves something.
    Environmental protectors strive to preserve biodiversity.
    Les protecteurs de l'environnement s'efforcent de préserver la biodiversité.
    A friend or defender, often in a more affectionate context.
    He is the protector of his younger siblings.
    Il est le protecteur de ses petits frères et sœurs.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to protect' from the Latin 'protectus', which means 'to defend' or 'to preserve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be someone's protector
    To help and defend someone.
    être le protecteur de quelqu'un
    The protectors of order
    People who watch over security and social order.
    les protecteurs de l'ordre
    Like protector, like protected
    The one who protects often influences the one who is protected.
    tel protecteur, tel protégé

    Related Words

    Protection
    The act of protecting something or someone.
    protection
    Protectress
    Feminine form of protector, designating a woman who protects.
    protectrice
    To protect
    The act of ensuring the safety or well-being of someone or something.
    protéger

    Slang Meanings

    A loyal friend who defends.
    That guy is my protector, he will never let me down.
    Cet gars-là, c'est mon protecteur, il ne me laissera jamais tomber.
    A defender in an informal or friendly context.
    You can count on him, he’s a true protector in our group.
    Tu peux compter sur lui, c'est un vrai protecteur dans notre groupe.