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patron (EN)
nom

nom “patron”

s. patron, pl. patrons
  1. protecteur (en général), saint patron (en contexte religieux)
    Saint Christopher is considered the patron saint of travelers, offering them protection on their journeys.
  2. mécène
    The local museum flourished thanks to the generosity of its patrons, who funded new exhibits and renovations.
  3. client
    As a regular patron of the café, Sarah knew all the baristas by name.