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patronne
/ 貹ٰɔ /
noun
- a woman who owns or manages a hotel, restaurant, or bar
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I took a fifty-franc note from my pocket, put it in the envelope, sealed it, and handed it to the patronne.
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Dr. Bertholet, the querulous specialist in measuring skulls, suddenly began to smile when he caught sight of Madame—a fat bourgeoise in black silk, who looked like la patronne of a café.
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So I spoke to the pleasant young woman and inquired if the old patronne were still living.
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The old patronne went on undressing the little girls, getting them hurriedly into bed and telling them to be quiet.
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By the open door hoof-marks in the trampled earth showed that the patronne's mule had been carrying away wood that morning.
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