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paternally

UK
/pəˈtɜːnəli/
US
/pəˈtɜrnəli/

Translations

paternallyadverb
UK
/pəˈtɜːnəli/
US
/pəˈtɜrnəli/
du côté paternelEmploi généalogique; indique la filiation du côté du père.
The trait was passed down paternally, evident in all the male members of the family.
Le trait s’est transmis du côté paternel, comme on le voit chez tous les membres masculins de la famille.
paternellementAu sens de « de manière paternelle », avec une nuance de bienveillance ou de protection.
He placed his hand paternally on her shoulder, offering gentle reassurance.
Il posa paternellement sa main sur son épaule, lui offrant une douce reassurance.
Synonyms
fatherly
in a fatherly manner
like a father

Definitions

paternallyadverb
In a way that is inherited from or related to the father's side of the family.
The trait was passed down paternally, evident in all the male members of the family.
In a fatherly manner; like or characteristic of a father.
He placed his hand paternally on her shoulder, offering gentle reassurance.
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