Is « patron » masculine or feminine?
« patron » is masculine. You say le patron.
In English, « patron » means boss; sewing pattern.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le patron |
| With the indefinite article | un patron |
| With the partitive article | du patron |
Plural
The plural is patrons (les patrons). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Où est le patron ?
Where's the boss? -
Je suis le patron.
I'm the boss. -
Le patron est-il là ?
The boss is there?
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Common questions
Is « patron » masculine or feminine?
« patron » is masculine. You say le patron.
Is it « la patron » or « le patron »?
It is « le patron ». « la patron » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.