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curry favour

/ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvər/

Traduction: Chercher à gagner la faveur ou l'approbation de quelqu'un par la flatterie, une politesse excessive ou des services rendus, souvent par intérêt personnel.

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/ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvər/C1formal
  • frChercher à gagner la faveur ou l'approbation de quelqu'un par la flatterie, une politesse excessive ou des services rendus, souvent par intérêt personnel.

To try to gain someone's approval or favor through flattery, excessive politeness, or helpful actions, often for selfish reasons.

  1. To ingratiate oneselfC1informal

    To try to gain someone's approval or favor through flattery or excessive kindness.

    frchercher à s'attirer les faveurs

    • He tried to curry favour with the boss by bringing him coffee every morning.
    • She curried favour with the committee by volunteering for extra tasks.
    • Politicians often curry favour with voters by making promises.