No. 10,948 in French
patronal
Relating to an employer or management.
In a sentence
La fête patronale est célébrée chaque année dans notre village.
The communal festival is celebrated every year in our village.
The term 'patronale' is used to describe something related to a patron or protector—here referencing a religious or communal festival tied to a local patron saint.
Les droits patronaux doivent être respectés dans le cadre de toute négociation.
Employer rights must be respected in the context of any negotiation.
In this context, 'patronaux' refers to the possessive aspect associated with 'patron,' meaning employer, discussing their rights in employment matters.
Une organisation patronale a proposé de nouvelles règles pour les employés.
An employer organization proposed new rules for employees.
Here, 'patronale' qualifies 'organisation,' indicating its association with employers or an employer group.
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