fatherlike

• Adjectif qualifiant ce qui est propre à un père ou qui évoque un père, en particulier dans une attitude bienveillante, protectrice ou attentionnée.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning resembling or characteristic of a father, especially in a protective or caring manner.

1. Resembling a fatherB2formal

   Having qualities or characteristics typical of a father, such as kindness, protectiveness, and guidance.

   qui ressemble à un père

   • He offered fatherlike advice to the young intern.
   • Her fatherlike concern for the children was evident.
   • The coach had a fatherlike manner with his team.

   Synonymesfatherlypaternal