verb🔗ShareMettre bas un faonTo give birth to a fawn."The deer fawned in the quiet meadow, giving birth to a tiny, spotted fawn. "La biche a mis bas dans la prairie tranquille, donnant naissance à un faon minuscule et tacheté.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire des avances, flatterTo exhibit affection or attempt to please."The new employee fawned over the boss, constantly agreeing with everything he said and laughing at all his jokes. "Le nouvel employé faisait des avances au patron, acquiesçant constamment à tout ce qu'il disait et riant à toutes ses blagues.attitudecharacterhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFait des courbettes, flagornerTo seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon)."The student fawned upon the teacher, hoping extra credit would boost his grade. "L'étudiant a fait des courbettes au professeur, espérant que du crédit supplémentaire améliorerait sa note.attitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire des courbettes, flatter(of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc."The puppy fawned at my feet, wagging its tail and licking my ankles, hoping for a treat. "Le chiot a fait des courbettes à mes pieds, remuant la queue et léchant mes chevilles, espérant une friandise.animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
