Tutelle (en. Guardianship)
/ty.tɛl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Placement under the protection of a legal authority.
The child was placed under the guardianship of his grandparents.
L'enfant a été placé sous la tutelle de ses grands-parents.
Authority or supervision exercised by this institution.
The state's guardianship over schools is essential.
La tutelle de l'État sur les établissements scolaires est essentielle.
Assistance relationship in development or protection.
She started a guardianship to help young people in difficulty.
Elle a commencé une tutelle pour aider les jeunes en difficulté.
Etymology
From Latin 'tutela', meaning protection.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be under guardianship
To be placed under the legal protection of another person.
être sous tutelle
parental guardianship
The right of parents to make decisions regarding their children.
tutelle parentale
legal guardianship
Legal supervision of an individual by a third party.
tutelle juridique
Related Words
guardian
Person who provides guardianship.
tuteur
guardianship
Measures for the protection of minors.
garde
under guardianship
State of someone who is under guardianship.
sous-tutelle
Slang Meanings
To fulfill a need for protection.
He finally took flight, no longer being under guardianship.
Il a enfin pris son envol, ne plus être sous tutelle.