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    Courtisans (en. Courtiers)

    /kuʁ.ti.zɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A courtesan is a person who lives at the court of a king or queen to seek their favor.
    The courtiers were competing for the king's attention.
    Les courtisans se disputaient l'attention du roi.
    It is a person who flirts with power by striving to please the high-ranking.
    Courtiers often have shifting opinions depending on the sovereign's mood.
    Les courtisans ont souvent des opinions changeantes selon l'humeur du souverain.
    It is often used to designate a flatterer seeking to influence political decisions.
    The courtesan was known for his constant flattery.
    Le courtisan était connu pour ses flatteries incessantes.

    Etymology

    The term 'courtisan' comes from the word 'cour', referring to the entourage of a king.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play the courtesans
    To act in a way that seduces or pleases someone important.
    jouer les courtisans
    to be a courtesan
    To be dependent on the favors of the powerful.
    être courtisan

    Related Words

    court
    The place where kings and queens reside.
    cour
    favor
    Advantage or protection granted by someone in a position of power.
    faveur
    flattery
    The act of complimenting someone in an exaggerated manner.
    flatterie

    Slang Meanings

    An opportunist
    He is just an opportunist, a real political courtesan.
    Il est juste un opportuniste, un vrai courtisan de la politique.
    A brown-noser
    He is not sincere, he is a classic brown-noser.
    Il n'est pas sincère, c'est un lèche-bottes classique.