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court favor

/kɔːrt ˈfeɪvər/

Traduction: Chercher à obtenir l'approbation, la bienveillance ou le soutien de quelqu'un par la flatterie, l'attention ou des actions utiles, souvent dans un but personnel.

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/kɔːrt ˈfeɪvər/C1formal
  • frChercher à obtenir l'approbation, la bienveillance ou le soutien de quelqu'un par la flatterie, l'attention ou des actions utiles, souvent dans un but personnel.

To try to gain someone's approval, goodwill, or support through flattery, attention, or helpful actions, often for personal advantage.

  1. Seek approval or supportC1formal

    To try to gain someone's approval, goodwill, or support, often through flattery or strategic actions.

    frchercher les faveurs

    • The politician tried to court favor with the local community by attending their events.
    • He courted favor with his boss by volunteering for extra projects.
    • The young artist courted favor with the gallery owner by praising his collection.