Compliments (en. Compliments)

/kɔ̃.pli.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The act of praising someone or something.

He received many compliments for his speech.

Il a reçu beaucoup de compliments pour son discours.

Pleasant words intended to flatter or to please.

She gave compliments on her colleague's outfit.

Elle a fait des compliments sur la tenue de sa collègue.

A sign of respect or esteem.

The compliments he received deeply touched him.

Les compliments qu'il a reçus l'ont touché profondément.

From Latin 'complere' which means 'to fill', the word has evolved to designate the act of filling someone with joy through praise.

to give compliments

to express praise towards someone or something.

faire des compliments

to receive compliments

to be the object of praise or appreciation.

recevoir des compliments

to give compliments

to perform the action of praising or appreciating someone.

donner des compliments

praise

Expression of praise.

éloge

flattery

Expression of compliments often considered excessive.

flatterie

appreciation

Recognition of the value of something.

appréciation

That's impressive!

This song is impressive!

Cette chanson, c'est du lourd !

Hats off!

Hats off for your work, it’s amazing!

Chapeau pour ton travail, ça déchire !