courtiser
French → English
(social) To woo: to pay assiduous attention to a woman or girl to win her affection
Il courtise cette jeune femme depuis plusieurs mois avec des fleurs et des poèmes.
(English) He has been wooing this young woman for several months with flowers and poems.
Le jeune duc cherchait à courtiser la princesse lors du bal royal.
(English) The young duke sought to court the princess during the royal ball.
(politics) To fawn: to flatter or seek favor from someone in a position of power for personal gain
Plusieurs investisseurs courtisent le maire pour obtenir le permis de construire.
(English) Several investors are fawning over the mayor to obtain the building permit.
Il est devenu l'un des producteurs les plus courtisés de la scène cinématographique.
(English) He has become one of the most sought-after producers in the film scene.
Entry ID: fr:en:courtiser · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary