paternally

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière paternelle » ou « comme un père ». Décrit des actions ou des comportements protecteurs, bienveillants ou plus ou moins autoritaires, généralement associés à la figure paternelle.

An adverb meaning "in a fatherly manner" or "like a father." It describes actions or behaviors that are protective, caring, or authoritative in a way typically associated with a father figure.

1. In a fatherly mannerC1formal

   In a way that relates to or resembles a father, especially in showing care, protection, or authority.

   de manière paternelle

   • He spoke paternally to the young intern, offering advice.
   • She was treated paternally by the older manager.
   • The teacher paternally guided the student through the difficult assignment.

   Synonymesbenevolentlyindulgentlyprotectively

   Antonymesmaternally

2. C1formal

   In a way that relates to or is inherited from the father's side of the family.

   du côté paternel

   • The estate was passed down paternally through generations.
   • He inherited the property paternally from his grandfather.
   • The surname is transmitted paternally in many cultures.

   Synonymespatrilineally

   Antonymesmaternally