protagoniste, n.m., (theat.) principal character, protagonist.

protase, n.f., protasis.

protatique, adj., protatic.

prote, n.m., (print.) overseer; (iron.) reader.

protect-eur, -rice, n. and adj., protector, protectress, patron, patroness, patronizer, fosterer; protective, patronizing, fostering. Société —rice des animaux; society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

protection, n.f., protection, defense; support, patronage, influence, favor, countenance; (nav.) shelter, cover.

protectionniste, n.m. and adj., (com.) protectionist.

protectorat, n.m., protectorate, protectorship.

protée, n.m., Proteus.