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patron
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le patron, la patronne
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
a. boss
Le nouveau patron ne nous laisse pas une minute de répit.The new boss doesn't give us a moment's rest.
b. owner
Tu crois qu’on peut utiliser son ordinateur dans ce café ? - Il faut demander au patron.Do you think we can use our computers in this café? - We need to ask the owner.
c. manager
La patronne de l'entreprise a organisé une réunion importante.The manager of the company organized an important meeting.
d. landlord (masculine or mixed gender)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., beaux).
Les patrons ont rénové l’auberge pendant plus de six mois.The landlords renovated the inn for over six months.
e. landlady (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
La patronne est une retraitée espagnole qui s’est installée dans la région depuis peu.The landlady is a retired Spanish woman who recently moved to the area.
2. (religion)
a. patron saint
Christine pense que l’archange Michel est son patron et son protecteur.Christine believes that the archangel Michael is her patron saint and protector.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
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