crony

• Nom désignant un ami proche ou un compagnon, souvent employé dans un contexte informel ou péjoratif pour évoquer des relations fondées sur l'intérêt mutuel ou le favoritisme.

A noun referring to a close friend or companion, often used in a slightly informal or negative context to imply a relationship based on mutual benefit or favoritism.

1. B2informal

   A close friend or companion, often used in a slightly informal or derogatory way.

   ami proche, compagnon

   • He went to the bar with his old cronies.
   • The politician appointed his cronies to key positions.
   • She and her cronies always hang out together.

   Synonymesbuddychumcompanioncomradeconfidantmatepalsidekick

2. Associate in a negative contextC1informal

   A person who is part of a group that is perceived as corrupt or self-serving.

   Complice / acolyte (en contexte négatif)

   • The mayor was accused of giving contracts to his cronies.
   • The company's cronies benefited from the shady deal.
   • The cronies of the dictator controlled all the resources.

   Synonymesaccomplicecohortconfederatehenchmanlackeystooge