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patronizing

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

patronizinggerund / present participle

/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

More precise label for the -ing participial adjective.

Translations

condescendantSe dit d’une attitude ou d’un ton qui manifeste une supériorité méprisante.

Her patronizing tone made it clear she didn't think much of our efforts.

Son ton condescendant montrait clairement qu’elle n’avait pas une haute opinion de nos efforts.

Additional translations

paternalisteEmployé pour une attitude bienveillante en apparence, mais jugée supérieure ou infantilisante.

Definitions

Having or displaying a superior, condescending attitude toward others.

Her patronizing tone made it clear she didn't think much of our efforts.

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patronizingnoun

/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

Gerund-derived uncountable noun meaning ‘the act of acting as a patron’.

Translations

mécénatSurtout dans un contexte culturel ou artistique.

His patronizing of local artists kept the gallery thriving.

Son mécénat en faveur des artistes locaux a permis à la galerie de prospérer.

Definitions

The act of supporting or sponsoring someone or something as a patron.

His patronizing of local artists kept the gallery thriving.

patronizeverb

patronizing

ing-form

patronized

Past Simple

patronized

Past Participle

patronizing

ing-form

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

talk down to

patronizegerund / present participle

patronizing

Used attributively or predicatively to describe a condescending manner.

Translations

condescendantAu sens de qui manifeste une supériorité méprisante.

His patronizing remarks offended the entire team.

Ses remarques condescendantes ont offensé toute l’équipe.

Definitions

Displaying a condescending or superior attitude; condescending.

His patronizing remarks offended the entire team.

Synonyms

patronizepast participle

Definitions

(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.