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toadies

/ˈtoʊdiz/

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noun

Lèche-bottes, flagorneur, fayot

A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage or an obsequious lackey or minion

Examples :

"The boss was always surrounded by toadies who agreed with everything he said, hoping for promotions. "

Le patron était toujours entouré de lèche-bottes qui étaient d'accord avec tout ce qu'il disait, espérant des promotions.

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noun

Paysanne, rustaude

A coarse, rustic woman.

Examples :

"Given the definition provided ("A coarse, rustic woman."), here's a suitable sentence: "The local market was full of toadies selling their produce, their voices loud and their clothes simple." "

Le marché local était rempli de paysannes vendant leurs produits, leurs voix fortes et leurs vêtements simples.

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verb

Faire du lèche-bottes

(construed with to) To behave like a toady (to someone).

Examples :

"He always toadies to the boss, agreeing with everything she says, even when it's wrong. "

Il fait toujours du lèche-bottes avec le patron, acquiesçant à tout ce qu'elle dit, même quand c'est faux.

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