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subservient
01
asservi
ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority
Exemples
His subservient assistant never challenged any of his unreasonable demands.
Son assistant servile n'a jamais contesté aucune de ses demandes déraisonnables.
The manager preferred subservient employees who would not question his decisions.
Le manager préférait des employés serviles qui ne remettaient pas en question ses décisions.
02
serving as a means, tool, or aid
Exemples
Technology should be subservient to human needs, not the other way around.
Laws are subservient to the goal of justice.
03
behaving in a manner characteristic of a servant or slave
Exemples
The courtiers were subservient, bowing at every word of the king.
She found his subservient attitude toward wealthy clients repulsive.
04
subalterne, subordonné
subordinate or considered secondary in importance
Exemples
In the company's hierarchy, the administrative staff is often viewed as subservient to the executive team.
Dans la hiérarchie de l'entreprise, le personnel administratif est souvent considéré comme subordonné à l'équipe dirigeante.
The needs of the individual were made subservient to the goals of the collective in the community.
Les besoins de l'individu ont été rendus subordonnés aux objectifs de la collectivité dans la communauté.
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