patronne

• Существительное, обозначающее женщину, которая является покровительницей, спонсором или постоянной клиенткой, а также жену покровителя.

A noun referring to a woman who is a patron, such as a supporter, sponsor, or regular customer, or the wife of a patron.

1. Female patron or ownerC1formalbritish

   A woman who is a patron, such as a regular customer of a business, or the female owner or manager of an establishment, especially a hotel, restaurant, or bar.

   Владелица или покровительница

   • The patronne of the small hotel greeted us warmly.
   • She is the patronne of the local art gallery.
   • The restaurant's patronne personally ensured our meal was perfect.

   Synonymshostesslandladymanageresspatronessproprietress