No. 3,098 in French
patrons
"Patrons" in English means "bosses" or "owners" (in a workplace context) or "customers/clients" (in a business context).
In a sentence
Les patrons de cette entreprise sont très innovants.
The bosses of this company are very innovative.
Here, 'patrons' means 'bosses' or 'managers', referring to individuals in a position of authority within a business.
Les patrons des cafés parisiens sont souvent très accueillants.
The owners of Parisian cafés are often very welcoming.
In this context, 'patrons' refers to 'owners' of establishments, indicating the individuals who own and run the businesses.
Les patrons de couture sont nécessaires pour créer des vêtements.
Sewing patterns are necessary for creating clothes.
Here, 'patrons' means 'patterns', specifically referring to sewing patterns used in tailoring or creating clothing.
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