suck up in French
suck up in French is absorber, cirer les pompes, lécher les bottes.
suck up in French
absorber
(transitive) To absorb (fluid).
cirer les pompes
(slang, often followed by to) To adulate or flatter (someone) excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.
lécher les bottes
(slang, often followed by to) To adulate or flatter (someone) excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.
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What is "suck up" in French?
"suck up" in French is absorber, cirer les pompes, lécher les bottes.
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Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "suck up": absorber, cirer les pompes, lécher les bottes.
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