father-figure

• Nom désignant un homme, souvent influent ou en position d'autorité, qui suscite des sentiments habituellement associés à un père réel, et avec lequel une personne s'identifie psychologiquement.

A noun referring to a man, often powerful or influential, who evokes emotions typically associated with one's real father and with whom one psychologically identifies.

1. Mentor or paternal role modelB2formal

   An older man who provides guidance, support, and protection, often serving as a substitute for a biological father.

   figure paternelle

   • His uncle became a father-figure after his parents divorced.
   • The coach was a father-figure to many of the young athletes.
   • She looked up to her boss as a father-figure and mentor.

   Synonymesadvisorguidementorrole model