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patronising

/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

Translations

patronisingadjective

more patronising

Comp.

most patronising

Super.

/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

condescendant

Her patronising tone made it clear that she didn't think he was capable of understanding the instructions.

Son ton condescendant montrait clairement qu’elle ne pensait pas qu’il soit capable de comprendre les instructions.

Additional translations

paternalisteSe dit d’une bienveillance affichée qui laisse percevoir une supériorité.

Synonyms

Antonyms

patronizeverb

patronising

Gerund

patronized

Past Simple

patronized

Past Participle

patronizing

Gerund

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/

patroniserAu sens de traiter quelqu’un avec condescendance.

She felt insulted when he began to patronize her by explaining the basics of her own job.

Elle s’est sentie insultée lorsqu’il a commencé à la patroniser en lui expliquant les bases de son propre travail.

fréquenterAu sens de fréquenter régulièrement un commerce ou un établissement.

They decided to patronize the local coffee shop instead of the big chain.

Ils ont décidé de fréquenter le café du quartier plutôt que la grande chaîne.

Additional translations

patronnerAu sens de soutenir ou protéger en tant que mécène.

Synonyms

talk down to

patroniseverb

patronising

Gerund

patronised

Past Simple

patronised

Past Participle

patronising

Gerund

/ˈpætrənaɪz/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/

patroniserEmploi péjoratif : traiter quelqu’un avec une condescendance supérieure.

He tends to patronise his colleagues by explaining things they already know.

Il a tendance à patroniser ses collègues en leur expliquant des choses qu’ils savent déjà.

fréquenterSe dit d’un lieu ou d’un établissement que l’on visite régulièrement en tant que client.

She patronises the local coffee shop every morning on her way to work.

Elle fréquente le café du quartier chaque matin en allant au travail.

patronnerSoutenir financièrement ou moralement, notamment en tant que protecteur ou mécène.

In the 19th century many artists were patronised by wealthy industrialists.

Au XIXe siècle, de nombreux artistes étaient patronnés par de riches industriels.

Synonyms

talk down to

patronizegerund / present participle

patronising

Used attributively or predicatively to describe a condescending manner.

condescendantAu sens de qui manifeste une supériorité méprisante.

His patronizing remarks offended the entire team.

Ses remarques condescendantes ont offensé toute l’équipe.

Synonyms

Definitions

patronisingadjective

Displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner.

Her patronising tone made it clear that she didn't think he was capable of understanding the instructions.

Treating someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

He gave her a patronising smile, as if she were a child who needed guidance.

patronizeverb

To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

She felt insulted when he began to patronize her by explaining the basics of her own job.

To frequent a store, restaurant, or other establishment as a customer.

They decided to patronize the local coffee shop instead of the big chain.

To act as a patron to; provide support, sponsorship, or protection for someone or something.

The wealthy businessman regularly patronizes young artists by funding their exhibitions.

patroniseverb

To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

He tends to patronise his colleagues by explaining things they already know.

To frequent a store, restaurant, or other establishment as a customer.

She patronises the local coffee shop every morning on her way to work.

To give financial or other support to someone or something, especially as a benefactor.

In the 19th century many artists were patronised by wealthy industrialists.

patronizegerund / present participle

Displaying a condescending or superior attitude; condescending.

His patronizing remarks offended the entire team.