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patronize

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/

Traductions

patronizeverb

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.

Traductions supplémentaires

patronnerAu sens de soutenir ou protéger en tant que mécène.

Synonymes

talk down to

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.