vassal lords

language: fr

definitions

  1. Subordinate nobles in a feudal system who hold land from a superior lord in exchange for loyalty and military service.
    fr: Seigneurs vassaux
  2. Subordinate entities or individuals who are under the control or influence of a more powerful organization or person.
    fr: Entités subordonnées

examples

  1. The king demanded that his vassal lords provide troops for the upcoming war.

    Le roi exigea que ses seigneurs vassaux fournissent des troupes pour la guerre à venir.

  2. In the modern corporate world, smaller companies often act as vassal lords to massive conglomerates.

    Dans le monde de l'entreprise moderne, les petites entreprises agissent souvent comme des vassaux de grands conglomérats.