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fatherly in French

fatherly in French is paternel — fatherly means kind, protective, and caring in the way typically associated with a good father.

fatherly in French

paternel
adj
Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

What does "fatherly" mean?

  1. adj Kind, protective, and caring in the way typically associated with a good father.
    "He gave the young intern some fatherly advice before she started the job."
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fatherly in a sentence

  • He gave the young intern some fatherly advice before she started the job.

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What is "fatherly" in French?

"fatherly" in French is paternel. fatherly means: Kind, protective, and caring in the way typically associated with a good father.

How do you use "fatherly" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave the young intern some fatherly advice before she started the job." In French, "fatherly" is paternel.

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