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prostitutes

/ˈprɑstəˌtuts/ /ˈprɑstɪˌtuts/

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noun

Prostituées, putains

Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

Examples :

"In some cities, prostitutes work on the streets to earn money. "

Dans certaines villes, les prostituées travaillent dans la rue pour gagner de l'argent.

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noun

Prostituées, putes, personne vénale

A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage.

Examples :

"Some critics called the politicians "prostitutes" because they changed their votes after receiving large donations. "

Certains critiques ont qualifié les politiciens de « prostituées » parce qu'ils ont changé leurs votes après avoir reçu d'importants dons.

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verb

Prostituer, se prostituer

To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money.

Examples :

"She felt the company was prostituting its brand by partnering with a controversial figure. "

Elle a estimé que l'entreprise prostituait sa marque en s'associant à une personnalité controversée.

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verb

Se prostituer, exploiter

To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

Examples :

"The artist felt he was prostituting his talent by creating only simple, commercial works instead of pursuing his passion for more complex art. "

L'artiste sentait qu'il se prostituait en créant uniquement des œuvres simples et commerciales au lieu de poursuivre sa passion pour un art plus complexe.

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