Masculine
patron
Meaning
- (masculine) a boss, employer,
- (masculine) a head of a group of people, a department, a location, etc.
- (Ancient-Rome, historical, masculine) a member of the upper classes who offered aid and protection to those lesser than them
- (masculine, obsolete) a protector
- (dated, masculine) a powerful or influential person who supports another's career through their support and approval
- (masculine) a pimp or brothel-keeper
- (masculine) a model or template
- (masculine) a pattern
- (masculine) a stencil
- (masculine) a piece of wood from which an instrument is made
Concepts
rich man
Synonyms
réglette
grand chef
chef d’entreprise
propiétaire
baes
réponse type
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pa.tʁɔ̃/
Etymology
From Old French patron (“patron, protector”), from Latin patrōnus, from pater (“father”).
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