B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Fare la corte a qualcuno
To court someone
Literal Translation
"To pay court to someone"
What it means
To court someone; to woo someone. More formal and old-fashioned than fare il filo, this expression evokes a classic, gentlemanly style of courtship. Still used, especially by older generations.
Example in context
"Le fa la corte da mesi portandole fiori e invitandola a cena."
"He has been courting her for months, bringing her flowers and inviting her to dinner."
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