French translation of lackeying is 
lackeying

Meaning of "lackeying" in English

"Lackeying" refers to the act of behaving submissively or servilely towards someone, often for personal gain. It involves performing tasks in a fawning or obsequious manner, with the intention to please someone of perceived higher status. This term is generally used in a derogatory context to criticize someone who is too eager to please or serve, often sacrificing their own dignity.

Meaning of "lackeying" in French

In French, "lackeying" conveys a similar sense of subservient behavior, where an individual acts in a servile or overly subservient manner to ingratiate themselves with someone more powerful. It can be associated with terms like "faire le larbin," which reflects this concept of acting as a lackey or sycophant. This term is often used derogatorily to highlight an excessive eagerness to serve others at the expense of self-respect.

Pronunciation of "lackeying" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈlækiɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains relatively consistent across English-speaking regions, with minor variations in accent that do not significantly alter the phonetics.

Pronunciation of "lackeying" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /la.ke.iŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation may vary slightly, with differences in emphasis and intonation in different Francophone regions, but generally remains close to the provided transcription.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He was always lackeying to his boss.
   (Il n'arrêtait pas de faire le larbin pour son patron.)

2. Her lackeying behavior made it hard to respect her.
   (Son comportement de larbin rendait difficile de la respecter.)

3. Lackeying won't get you any genuine friends.
   (Faire le larbin ne vous apportera pas de véritables amis.)

4. The king was surrounded by lackeying courtiers.
   (Le roi était entouré de courtisans qui faisaient le larbin.)

5. She avoided lackeying to anyone, preferring her independence.
   (Elle évitait de faire le larbin pour qui que ce soit, préférant son indépendance.)

6. Their lackeying to authority was apparent.
   (Leur comportement de larbin envers l'autorité était évident.)

7. Lackeying your way to the top often backfires.
   (Faire le larbin pour grimper au sommet se retourne souvent contre soi.)

8. The politician's lackeying stance drew criticism.
   (La position de larbin du politicien a suscité des critiques.)

9. Lackeying undermines self-worth and character.
   (Faire le larbin sape l'estime de soi et le caractère.)

10. She found lackeying beneath her dignity.
    (Elle trouvait que faire le larbin était indigne d'elle.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "lackeying" in English

Synonyms: fawning, servility, obsequiousness, toadying, bootlicking, sycophancy, ingratiation, subservience, kowtowing, cringing.

Antonyms: independence, autonomy, rebellion, defiance, assertion, dominance, authority, control, mastery, resistance.

Similar Words: groveling, kowtowing, bootlicking, currying favor, pandering, humbling, abasing, truckling, cowering, menial service.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "lackeying" in French

Synonyms: servilité, flagornerie, lèche-bottes, obséquiosité, platitude, adulation, bassesse, soumission, courbette, déférence.

Antonyms: indépendance, autonomie, rébellion, défi, affirmation, domination, autorité, contrôle, maîtrise, résistance.

Similar Words: courbette, flatterie, adulation, humblement, abaissement, obséquiosité, servilité, humiliation, servitude, soumission.

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