grovel in French
grovel in French is s'abaisser, larbiner — grovel means to lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
grovel in French
s'abaisser
(intransitive) To abase oneself before another person.
larbiner
(intransitive) To be slavishly nice to someone or apologize in the hope of securing something.
What does "grovel" mean?
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verb To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
"The dog grovelled at his owner's feet after being scolded."
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verb To act with exaggerated humility or flattery toward someone, especially to win their favor or forgiveness.
"He had to grovel to his boss after missing the deadline."
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grovel in a sentence
- The dog grovelled at his owner's feet after being scolded.
- He had to grovel to his boss after missing the deadline.
- She grovelled apologetically, hoping he'd forgive her.
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What is "grovel" in French?
"grovel" in French is s'abaisser, larbiner. grovel means: To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
How do you use "grovel" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog grovelled at his owner's feet after being scolded." In French, "grovel" is s'abaisser, larbiner.
Are there other ways to say "grovel" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "grovel": s'abaisser, larbiner.
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