protégé — a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌproʊtəˈʒeɪ/
Korean meaning: 연장자나 영향력 있는 사람의 지도와 후원을 받는 제자, 후원받는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 프로터**제이**
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's protégé started three successful companies before turning 30.
- Every superhero needs a protégé to carry on their legacy - and to do the dangerous stunts they're too old for.
- The chef's protégé accidentally added salt instead of sugar to the dessert, proving that even masters can't teach common sense.
protégé
NOUN//ˌproʊtəˈʒeɪ//
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
A protégé with a bouquet meets her mentor at the café
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어에서 온 단어로, '보호하다'라는 뜻의 protéger에서 유래했습니다. 마치 큰 나무 그늘 아래에서 보호받으며 자라는 어린 새싹처럼, 스승의 보호 아래 성장하는 제자를 의미하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The billionaire's protégé started three successful companies before turning 30.”
“Every superhero needs a protégé to carry on their legacy - and to do the dangerous stunts they're too old for.”
“The chef's protégé accidentally added salt instead of sugar to the dessert, proving that even masters can't teach common sense.”
“The renowned scientist announced her protégé as the lead researcher for the new project.”
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