This is the 3098th most frequent French word.
patrons
"Patrons" in English means "bosses" or "owners" (in a workplace context) or "customers/clients" (in a business context).
Here, 'patrons' means 'bosses' or 'managers', referring to individuals in a position of authority within a business.
Les patrons de cette entreprise sont très innovants.
The bosses of this company are very innovative.
In this context, 'patrons' refers to 'owners' of establishments, indicating the individuals who own and run the businesses.
Les patrons des cafés parisiens sont souvent très accueillants.
The owners of Parisian cafés are often very welcoming.
Here, 'patrons' means 'patterns', specifically referring to sewing patterns used in tailoring or creating clothing.