nounnoun

la patronne

boss

C'est une personne qui dirige une entreprise ou un magasin et qui donne du travail à d'autres personnes.

Patron (French word) – Explanation in English:

Meaning:

Boss / Employer / Manager
In French, "patron" commonly means the boss, manager, or employer of a business or company. It refers to the person who has authority over employees or supervises operations.
Pattern / Template
Another meaning of "patron" is a pattern or template used, especially in sewing or crafting, to cut fabric pieces accurately.

Word Parts:

"Patron" comes from the Latin patronus, meaning protector or sponsor.
The word is masculine in French (un patron).

Synonyms:

For the meaning "boss":
- Chef (chief), Directeur (director), Manager (manager)
For the meaning "pattern":
- Modèle (model), gabarit (template), patron de couture (sewing pattern)

Antonyms:

For "boss":
- Employé (employee), subordonné (subordinate)
For "pattern":
- No direct antonym, but opposite could be random design or lack of structure.

So depending on context, "patron" can refer either to the head or proprietor of an organization or to a template used for making clothing or other crafted items.