No. 11,678 in French
sbires
"Sbires" refers to henchmen or minions, often with a connotation of being hired to carry out unscrupulous tasks.
In a sentence
Les sbires de ce chef complotent contre lui.
The henchmen of that leader are conspiring against him.
In this sentence, 'sbires' is used to refer to loyal but potentially treacherous followers, emphasizing their subjugated role.
Les sbires exécutèrent les ordres avec une précision glaçante.
The henchmen carried out the orders with chilling precision.
Here, 'sbires' implies individuals carrying out actions without question, highlighting their unwavering commitment to command.
Des sbires furent envoyés pour surveiller la ville.
Henchmen were sent to monitor the city.
In this example, 'sbires' is employed to denote those tasked with a specific duty, indicating an authoritative delegation of control.
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