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    Flattée (en. Flattered)

    /flatɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes a surface made flat by an act of smoothing.
    The dough must be well flattened before baking.
    La pâte doit être bien flattée avant de la cuire.
    Describes something that has been softened or mitigated.
    Her voice, flattered by the microphone, was very pleasant.
    Sa voix flattée par le micro était très agréable.
    Describes a person who feels valued or complimented.
    She was flattered by her friends' compliments.
    Elle était flattée par les compliments de ses amis.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'flatter', which comes from the Latin 'flatare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to flatter someone’s ego
    To encourage or compliment someone in a way that highlights their qualities.
    flatter quelqu'un dans son ego
    to be flattered by a compliment
    To feel satisfaction or joy due to praise.
    être flatté par un compliment
    to flatter vanity
    To give compliments to satisfy someone's pride.
    flatter la vanité

    Related Words

    to flatter
    The act of complimenting or acknowledging someone's merit.
    flatter
    flattery
    The action of flattering, often in an exaggerated manner.
    flatterie
    to flatten
    To make flat by smoothing or leveling.
    aplanir

    Slang Meanings

    To be taken in by excessive compliments.
    He was flattered by all those sweet words; it was bluff.
    Il a été flatté par toutes ces belles paroles, c'était du bluff.
    To be seduced by the admiration of others.
    She allows herself to be flattered by these praises; it's become her hobby.
    Elle se laisse flattée par ces louanges, c'est devenu son hobby.