Protège (en. Protected)

/pʁɔ.teʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person placed under the protection of someone else.

The young artist is the protégé of a famous gallery.

Le jeune artiste est le protège d'un célèbre gallery.

A member of a group who benefits from the favors of an influential person.

She is the protégé of the director thanks to her uncle.

Elle est le protège du directeur grâce à son oncle.

verb

To shelter or defend someone or something.

He protects his friend from criticism.

Il protége son ami des critiques.

To ensure the safeguarding of a property or person.

This law protects the environment.

Cette loi protège l'environnement.

From the Latin verb 'protegere' which means to cover or defend.

to be someone's protégé

To be under the protection or influence of someone.

être le protège de quelqu'un

to protect rights

To ensure the safeguarding of a person's or group's rights.

protéger les droits

to protect at all costs

To defend or maintain something at all costs.

protéger à tout prix

protection

Action of ensuring the safety of something or someone.

protection

protector

One who protects, who watches over something or someone.

protecteur

protégé

One who is under the protection of someone.

protégé

A favorite

In this field, she is considered the protégé of several powerful people.

Dans ce milieu, elle est considérée comme le protège de plusieurs puissants.

A darling

He is the boss's protégé; he can do anything he wants.

C'est le protège du patron, il peut tout se permettre.