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    Complaisamment (en. Complacently)

    /kɔ̃.ple.za.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a manner intended to please others.
    He willingly agreed to help his friends.
    Il a accepté de complaisamment aider ses amis.
    By showing a certain indulgence or pleasure in conforming to others' desires.
    She listened indulgently to her colleagues' complaints.
    Elle a complaisamment écouté les plaintes de ses collègues.
    With an attitude of satisfaction towards others' requests.
    He confirmed what had been said previously without hesitation.
    Il a complaisamment confirmé ce qui avait été dit précédemment.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'complacere', meaning 'to please'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act complaisantly
    To act in a way that pleases others.
    agir complaisamment
    to respond complaisantly
    To respond showing indulgence.
    répondre complaisamment
    to accept complaisantly
    To accept something without resistance.
    accepter complaisamment

    Related Words

    complacency
    Disposition to please or to submit to the desires of others.
    complaisance
    complacent
    Who shows complacency, who seeks to please.
    complaisant
    indulgence
    Disposition to forgive or tolerate.
    indulgence

    Slang Meanings

    To be willing.
    He is always there willingly to help.
    Il est toujours complaisamment là pour aider.
    To act with too much flexibility.
    Don’t be too complacent; set some limits.
    Ne sois pas trop complaisamment, mets des limites.