This is the 4747th most frequent French word.
protégé
A person who is guided, supported, and mentored by someone more experienced.
In this sentence, 'protégé' is used as the past participle of the verb 'protéger', showing an action of guarding or shielding.
Il a toujours protégé ses amis de tout danger.
He has always protected his friends from any danger.
Here, 'protégée' is a noun, denoting someone who is under the protection or mentorship of another person, often in a professional or educational context.
Elle est la protégée du directeur depuis son arrivée.
She has been the director's protégé since her arrival.
'Protégé' here functions as part of the passive voice construction, indicating the necessity for protection of sensitive information.