patron in French
patron in French is mécène — patron means a person, often wealthy or influential, who financially supports an artist, cause, or institution.
patron in French
mécène
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
What does "patron" mean?
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noun A person, often wealthy or influential, who financially supports an artist, cause, or institution.
"The museum's new wing was funded by a single generous patron."
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noun A regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business.
"The café's longtime patrons all know the owner by name."
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patron in a sentence
- The museum's new wing was funded by a single generous patron.
- Renaissance painters relied heavily on wealthy patrons for commissions.
- The café's longtime patrons all know the owner by name.
- Patrons are kindly asked to switch off their phones in the restaurant.
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What is "patron" in French?
"patron" in French is mécène. patron means: A person, often wealthy or influential, who financially supports an artist, cause, or institution.
How do you use "patron" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum's new wing was funded by a single generous patron." In French, "patron" is mécène.
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