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    Complaisante (en. Complacent)

    /kɔ̃.plɛ.zɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who shows deference and servility.
    She has a complacent smile that seeks to please everyone.
    Elle a un sourire complaisant qui cherche à plaire à tout le monde.
    Of a nature to satisfy the desires of others.
    His complacent behavior made me uncomfortable.
    Son comportement complaisant m'a mis mal à l'aise.
    One who displays great kindness or leniency.
    He was complacent toward his students, not hesitating to help them.
    Il était complaisant envers ses élèves, n'hésitant pas à les aider.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'complacens', derived from 'com-' (with) and 'placere' (to please).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be complacent
    To show a willingness to please.
    être complaisant
    to have a complacent attitude
    To act in a way that satisfies the wishes of others.
    avoir une attitude complaisante

    Related Words

    complacency
    Disposition to please others, often to one's own detriment.
    complaisance
    pleasure
    State of satisfaction or contentment.
    plaisir

    Slang Meanings

    Being overly nice to the point of being suspicious.
    He is so complacent that it seems like he wants something behind that.
    Il est si complaisant qu'on dirait qu'il veut quelque chose derrière ça.
    Acting in a way to always be a 'yes man'.
    She is a real complacent, always agreeing with everything.
    Elle est une vraie complaisante, toujours d'accord avec tout.