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patron

UK
/ˈpeɪtrən/
US
/ˈpeɪtrən/

Translations

patronnoun
patrons
pl
UK
/ˈpeɪtrən/
US
/ˈpeɪtrən/
The museum was able to expand its collection thanks to the generous donations from its patrons.
Le musée a pu agrandir sa collection grâce aux généreux dons de ses bienfaiteurs.
patronDans le sens religieux de saint protecteur.
St. Cecilia is the patron of musicians.
Sainte Cécile est la patron des musiciens.
The young painter was fortunate to find a patron who believed in her talent and funded her first exhibition.
La jeune peintre a eu la chance de trouver un mécène qui croyait en son talent et a financé sa première exposition.
clientDans le sens de client habituel.
The coffee shop offers a loyalty program to reward its frequent patrons.
Le café propose un programme de fidélité pour récompenser ses clients réguliers.
Synonyms
benefactor
regular
customer
client
donor
backer
supporter
sponsor
patronverb
patroned
Past Simple
patroned
Past Participle
patroning
Gerund
Archaic or rare
parrainerEmploi archaïque.
The duke patroned several promising sculptors.
Le duc a parrainé plusieurs sculpteurs prometteurs.
Synonyms
buy from
shop at
favor
endorse
champion
subsidize
fund
back
sponsor
support
frequent
patronize
patronadjective
UK
/ˈpeɪ.trən/
US
/ˈpeɪ.trən/
Used chiefly attributively; not normally gradable
tutélaireSurtout dans un emploi soutenu ou religieux.
They prayed to their patron deity before setting sail.
Ils ont prié leur divinité tutélaire avant de prendre la mer.
Synonyms
benefactorial
protective
supportive
sponsorial
patronizing
patronal

Definitions

patronnoun
A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.
The museum was able to expand its collection thanks to the generous donations from its patrons.
A regular customer of a store, restaurant, or other business.
The coffee shop offers a loyalty program to reward its frequent patrons.
A person who sponsors or supports an artist, writer, or musician.
The young painter was fortunate to find a patron who believed in her talent and funded her first exhibition.
A saint regarded as the special guardian or protector of a particular person, place, or group.
St. Cecilia is the patron of musicians.
patronverb
Archaic. To act as a patron to; to support or sponsor.
The duke patroned several promising sculptors.
patronadjective
Attributive. Designating someone or something that acts as a guardian, protector, or sponsor.
They prayed to their patron deity before setting sail.
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