🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

modèle

Pronunciation / Transliteration: moh-del

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Padrão/pɐˈdɾɐ̃w/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'entreprise a adopté un nouveau modèle pour le contrôle de la qualité."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A standard or model used as a reference.

    "The company adopted a new padrão for quality control."
  2. 2

    A flag or banner, especially one used in a ceremonial context.

    "The padrão was raised during the festival to signify the start of the celebrations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'padrão' originates from the Latin 'patronus', meaning 'protector' or 'patron'. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to refer to a standard or model, reflecting the historical significance of established norms and practices in society.

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