publican in French
publican in French is bistrot, patron de bistro, patronne de bistro — publican means the landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).
publican in French
bistrot
(chiefly, UK, Irish) The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house.
patron de bistro
(chiefly, UK, Irish) The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house.
patronne de bistro
(chiefly, UK, Irish) The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house.
publicain
(Ancient Rome, historical) A tax collector, especially one working in Judea and Galilee during New Testament times (1st century C.E.) who was generally regarded as sinful for extorting more tax than was due, and as a traitor for serving the Roman Empire.
What does "publican" mean?
- noun The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).
- noun The manager or owner of a hotel.
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What is "publican" in French?
"publican" in French is bistrot, patron de bistro, patronne de bistro. publican means: The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).
Are there other ways to say "publican" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "publican": bistrot, patron de bistro, patronne de bistro, publicain.
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