noun🔗ShareÉpagneulAny of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game."The little girl loved to pet the soft, floppy ears of her family's spaniel. "La petite fille adorait caresser les oreilles douces et tombantes de l'épagneul de sa famille.animalsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlagorneur, lèche-bottesA cringing, fawning person."The new student was a spaniel, constantly praising the teacher and doing extra work to impress them. "Le nouvel élève était un flagorneur, louant constamment le professeur et faisant des heures supplémentaires pour l'impressionner.characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLécher les bottes, faire le fayotTo follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel."The junior employee seemed to spaniel after the boss, always agreeing with his ideas and rushing to complete any task, no matter how small. "L'employé subalterne semblait lécher les bottes du patron, étant toujours d'accord avec ses idées et se précipitant pour accomplir n'importe quelle tâche, aussi petite soit-elle.characterattitudeanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading