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How do you say "boss" in French?
le patron
In French, "boss" is le patron.
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Pronunciation
To pronounce patron, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le patron is masculine. Its plural is patrons.
Example sentence
Mon patron a salué le travail de l’équipe.
My boss praised the team's work.
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How to remember le patron
Chain patron to a rhyme or a joke about a boss so your brain has two hooks instead of one.
Related words
- grandfather le grand-père
- grandmother la grand-mère
- uncle l' oncle
- aunt la tante
- nephew le neveu
- niece la nièce
- cousin le cousin
- stepfather le beau-père
- stepmother la belle-mère
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Questions about le patron
How do you pronounce le patron?
To pronounce patron, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le patron masculine or feminine?
le patron is masculine. le patron is masculine. Its plural is patrons.
How is le patron used in French?
le patron is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Mon patron a salué le travail de l’équipe. (My boss praised the team's work.).
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