patronage in French
patronage in French is parrainage, mécénat, soutien — patronage means financial or other support given by a patron.
patronage in French
parrainage
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
mécénat
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
soutien
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
clientèle
Customers collectively; clientele; business.
clientélisme
(politics) Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
patronage
(politics) Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
patronage
What does "patronage" mean?
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noun Financial or other support given by a patron.
"The theater survived for decades on the patronage of a few wealthy families."
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noun The customers of a business, considered as a group.
"The restaurant thrives on the loyal patronage of locals."
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noun The practice of giving jobs or favors to supporters in return for political backing.
"Critics accused the mayor of running the department through patronage rather than merit."
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patronage in a sentence
- The theater survived for decades on the patronage of a few wealthy families.
- The restaurant thrives on the loyal patronage of locals.
- Critics accused the mayor of running the department through patronage rather than merit.
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What is "patronage" in French?
"patronage" in French is parrainage, mécénat, soutien. patronage means: Financial or other support given by a patron.
How do you use "patronage" in a sentence?
Example: "The theater survived for decades on the patronage of a few wealthy families." In French, "patronage" is parrainage, mécénat, soutien.
Are there other ways to say "patronage" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "patronage": parrainage, mécénat, soutien, clientèle, clientélisme, patronage.
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