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patronized

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzd/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzd/

Translations

patronizeverb

patronized

Past Simple

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

patronizepast participle

patronized

Describes something that has received patronage or is frequently visited.

fréquentéAu sens de lieu ou établissement régulièrement visité.

The well-patronized café bustled with customers every morning.

Le café très fréquenté était animé chaque matin.

Additional translations

soutenuAu sens d’une entreprise ou d’une troupe ayant reçu l’appui d’un mécène.

rabaisséAu sens de se sentir humilié ou diminué par une condescendance.

Synonyms

patronized

condescended to

belittled

demeaned

treated condescendingly

looked down upon

snubbed

disparaged

talked down to

devalued

Definitions

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.

patronizepast participle

(of a place, business, or person) Frequently visited or supported by patrons.

The well-patronized café bustled with customers every morning.

Having received sponsorship or support from a patron.

Thanks to the foundation's grant, the patronized theater company premiered several new plays.

Feeling demeaned or belittled after being treated with apparent kindness that conceals a sense of superiority.

She walked away, feeling utterly patronized by his tone.