Flatteurs (en. Flatterers)

fla.tœʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An individual who only compliments to please.

Flatterers are often seen as opportunists.

Les flatteurs sont souvent considérés comme des opportunistes.

A person who uses praise to win the favor of others.

This actress has always been surrounded by flatterers, which annoyed her.

Cette actrice a toujours été entourée de flatteurs, ce qui l'agaçait.

The origin of the word flatterers is linked to the verb 'flatter', which comes from the Latin 'flattere'.

to flatter in order to reign better

Using flattery to gain power or influence.

flatter pour mieux régner

to flatter egos

Complimenting to soothe or encourage someone.

flatter les egos

to feed flattery

Maintaining compliments to establish a favorable relationship.

nourrir les flatteries

to flatter

To give exaggerated compliments to please.

flatter

adulation

Excessive display of flattery.

adulation

to lick

To flatter in a hypocritical manner.

lècher

Brown-noser

He is really a brown-noser with the boss.

Il est vraiment lèche-bottes avec le patron.

Suck-up

He's a suck-up, always there complimenting to get something.

C'est un croule, toujours là à complimenter pour obtenir quelque chose.

Hypocrite

Don't trust that hypocrite, he only flatters for gain.

Ne fais pas confiance à ce tartuffe, il ne fait que flatter pour un avantage.