Translation meaning & definition of the word "flatter" into French language

verb

1. Praise somewhat dishonestly

synonym:
• flatter
,
• blandish

1. Louange un peu malhonnêtement

synonyme:
• flatter
,
• fade

Examples of using

He wanted to flatter me.

Il voulait me flatter.

Even though great men flatter themselves with their great accomplishments, they're rarely the result of great planning, but more often of mere chance.

Quoique les hommes se flattent de leurs grandes actions, elles ne sont pas souvent les effets d'un grand dessein, mais des effets du hasard.

When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it's a sure sign you're getting old.

Quand vos amis commencent à vous dire que vous ne faites pas votre âge, c'est le signe infaillible que vous vieillissez.

You don't need to flatter your boss.

Tu n'as pas besoin de flatter ton patron.