Le patron
Example: Le patron du restaurant est très gentil avec les clients.
Definition
"Le patron" refers to the owner, manager, or boss of a business or organization. It specifically indicates the person in charge who oversees operations and employees, like in the example phrase where the restaurant's boss is very kind to the customers.
Etymology
The term "le patron" comes from the Old French word 'patron,' originally meaning a protector or master, derived from Latin 'patronus.' It historically referred to someone who provided protection or support, evolving to mean the person in charge or employer in modern French.
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"Le patron" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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