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henchman

/ˈhɛnʧ.mən/

Translations

henchmannoun

henchmen

/ˈhɛnʧ.mən/

homme de main

The mob boss relied on a small group of henchmen to intimidate witnesses.

Le parrain s'appuyait sur un petit groupe d'hommes de main pour intimider les témoins.

Additional translations

sbireEmploi péjoratif, surtout pour désigner un subordonné chargé d'exécuter des basses œuvres ou d'obéir aveuglément.

écuyerSens archaïque.

Synonyms

henchmennoun

henchman

henchmen

/ˈhɛnʧ.mɛn/

homme de mainS’emploie surtout au pluriel : « hommes de main ».

The crime boss was always surrounded by his loyal henchmen, ready to do his bidding.

Le chef du crime était toujours entouré de ses hommes de main fidèles, prêts à obéir à ses ordres.

sbire

The crime boss was always surrounded by his loyal henchmen, ready to do his bidding.

Le chef de gang était toujours entouré de ses sbires loyaux, prêts à exécuter ses ordres.

Additional translations

homme de confianceSens plus neutre ou historique, moins courant dans le registre criminel.

Synonyms

Definitions

henchmannoun

A loyal follower who is willing to commit crime or other dishonest acts on behalf of a powerful person.

The mob boss relied on a small group of henchmen to intimidate witnesses.

An unscrupulous political supporter or subordinate acting at the bidding of a leader.

The senator's henchmen spread false rumors about his opponent during the campaign.

(Archaic) A personal attendant or squire to a nobleman.

In medieval courts, a prince would often be accompanied by a henchman who tended to his horse and armor.

henchmennoun

A faithful follower or supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices by way of service.

The crime boss was always surrounded by his loyal henchmen, ready to do his bidding.

A trusted attendant, supporter, or subordinate, often involved in illegal or unethical activities.

The politician's henchmen were implicated in the scandal, carrying out orders to manipulate the election results.