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underling in French

underling in French is sous-fifre, subordonné — underling means a person of lower rank or authority than another; a subordinate.

underling in French

sous-fifre
noun
A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.
subordonné
noun
A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

What does "underling" mean?

  1. noun A person of lower rank or authority than another; a subordinate.
    "The manager barked orders at his underlings all morning."
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underling in a sentence

  • The manager barked orders at his underlings all morning.

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What is "underling" in French?

"underling" in French is sous-fifre, subordonné. underling means: A person of lower rank or authority than another; a subordinate.

How do you use "underling" in a sentence?

Example: "The manager barked orders at his underlings all morning." In French, "underling" is sous-fifre, subordonné.

Are there other ways to say "underling" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "underling": sous-fifre, subordonné.

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