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    Flatter (en. Flatter)

    /fla.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express praise for someone to gain their approval.
    He flatters his boss to get a promotion.
    Il flatte son chef pour obtenir une promotion.
    To give empty compliments to please or seduce.
    She was constantly flattering her friend with pleasant remarks.
    Elle flattait constamment son ami avec des remarques agréables.
    To sugarcoat, that is to make something unpleasant more acceptable through praise.
    He tried to flatter reality to avoid disappointing his parents.
    Il a essayé de flatter la réalité pour ne pas décevoir ses parents.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'flatter' comes from the Latin 'flattere', which means 'to rub' or 'to caress'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to butter someone's ears
    To say pleasant things to someone to please them.
    flatter ses oreilles
    to flatter those in power
    To praise a person in a position of authority.
    flatter le pouvoir
    to flatter one's ego
    To reassure someone about their worth.
    flatter son ego
    to flatter someone the right way
    To compliment someone to gain their support.
    flatter quelqu'un dans le sens du poil

    Related Words

    praise
    Expression of praise or compliments.
    éloge
    to cajole
    A delicate and gentle way to attract someone's attention.
    cajoler
    compliment
    Expression of pleasure and admiration towards someone.
    compliment
    adoration
    Feeling of love and veneration towards someone.
    adoration

    Slang Meanings

    flattery
    His incessant flattery is starting to annoy me.
    Sa flatterie incessante commence à m'agacer.
    brown-nosing
    He's just a brown-noser who always says what the boss wants to hear.
    C'est juste un brosse à reluire qui dit toujours ce que le patron veut entendre.