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courtiers

/ˈkɔːtɪəz/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚz/

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noun

Courtisans

A person in attendance at a royal court.

Examples :

"The king was surrounded by his courtiers, who listened attentively to his every word. "

Le roi était entouré de ses courtisans, qui écoutaient attentivement chacun de ses mots.

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noun

Courtisan, flatteur

A person who flatters in order to seek favour.

Examples :

"The new manager quickly became annoyed by the courtiers who constantly praised his ideas, even when they were bad, hoping to get a promotion. "

Le nouveau directeur s'est rapidement agacé des courtisans qui louaient constamment ses idées, même mauvaises, dans l'espoir d'obtenir une promotion.

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Divers papillons nymphalides du genre asiatique Sephisa

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Sephisa.

Examples :

"The butterfly exhibit featured several stunning courtiers, their orange and brown wings flashing in the sunlight as they flitted around the tropical plants. "

L'exposition sur les papillons présentait plusieurs superbes courtiers, leurs ailes orange et marron scintillant au soleil alors qu'ils voltigeaient autour des plantes tropicales.

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