patronne

[pa-trawn]

patronne Definition

• 1. a female owner or proprietor of a business
• 2. a female boss or manager

Using patronne: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "patronne" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The patronne of the restaurant greeted us warmly.

• Example

  She is the patronne of a successful fashion company.

• Example

  The new patronne of the team has implemented some changes in the management.

patronne Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for patronne

• proprietress
• manageress
• owner
• boss

Phrases with patronne

• la patronne des lieux

  the woman in charge of the place

  Example

  La patronne des lieux nous a accueillis avec un sourire chaleureux. (The woman in charge of the place greeted us with a warm smile.)

• patronne de famille

  head of the household, especially a woman

  Example

  Elle est une patronne de famille exemplaire. (She is an exemplary head of the household.)

• patronne d'équipe

  team leader, especially a woman

  Example

  Elle est la patronne d'équipe depuis deux ans. (She has been the team leader for two years.)

Origins of patronne

from French 'patronne', feminine form of 'patron', meaning 'employer' or 'boss'

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Summary: patronne in Brief

'Patronne' [pa-trawn] refers to a female owner or manager of a business. It is often used to describe a woman who is in charge of a place or a team. Examples include 'The patronne of the restaurant greeted us warmly' and 'She is the patronne of a successful fashion company.' Synonyms include 'proprietress' and 'manageress,' while informal terms include 'lady boss' and 'she-boss.'