Accordpatron
masculine
le patron
boss
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patron
/lə patʁɔ̃/
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How do you say patron in French?
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/lə patʁɔ̃/
How do you pronounce patron in French?
patron is pronounced /lə patʁɔ̃/ in French.
Example sentences
Le patron est très strict avec ses employés.
The boss is very strict with his employees.
Notre ancien patron était très compétent et respecté.
Our former boss was very competent and respected.
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Why is it masculine?
Patron is masculine in French because it derives from Latin "patronus" (from "pater," meaning father), which was inherently masculine as it referred to a male protector or master; the masculine gender was retained through Old French into Modern French.
What is the French word for boss?
The French word for boss is le patron — masculine.
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