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    Flatte (en. Flatters)

    /flat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To touch a surface or an object gently.
    She flatters the cat to calm it down.
    Elle flatte le chat pour le calmer.
    To give exaggerated compliments to someone.
    He likes to flatter his boss to gain advantages.
    Il aime flatter son patron pour obtenir des avantages.
    To stroke something affectionately.
    He flatters the painting on the canvas with a brush.
    Il flatte la peinture sur la toile avec un pinceau.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word flatte comes from the Latin 'flatare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to flatter one's troops
    To encourage or support one's allies.
    flatter ses troupes
    to flatter someone in the direction of their fur
    To compliment someone in a way that makes them happy.
    flatter quelqu'un dans le sens du poil
    to flatter an ego
    To give compliments to someone to boost their self-esteem.
    flatter un ego

    Related Words

    flatterer
    A person who flatters others.
    flatteur
    flattery
    The act of flattering someone.
    flatterie
    compliment
    An expression of politeness or admiration.
    compliment

    Slang Meanings

    To flatter someone with a self-serving interest.
    He only flatters to get what he wants.
    Il ne fait que flatter pour obtenir ce qu'il veut.
    Excessive flattery.
    This flattery is clearly misplaced.
    Cette flatterie est clairement déplacée.