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spaniels

/ˈspænjəlz/ /ˈspæniəlz/

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noun

Épagneuls

Any 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.

Examples :

"The family's two spaniels loved to play fetch in the park, their long ears flapping in the wind. "

Les deux épagneuls de la famille adoraient jouer à la balle au parc, leurs longues oreilles flottant au vent.

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noun

Lèche-bottes, flagorneur

A cringing, fawning person.

Examples :

""The manager disliked the new interns who were such spaniels, constantly agreeing with everything he said and showering him with insincere compliments." "

Le directeur n'aimait pas les nouveaux stagiaires qui étaient de vrais lèche-bottes, constamment d'accord avec tout ce qu'il disait et le couvrant de compliments insincères.

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verb

Suivre servilement

To follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel.

Examples :

"He would spaniel after the boss, bringing coffee and agreeing with everything he said, hoping for a promotion. "

Il suivait servilement le patron, apportant du café et acquiesçant à tout ce qu'il disait, dans l'espoir d'une promotion.

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