Flatté (en. Flattered)

/flate/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Flat, without relief.
The ground is perfectly flat after the work.
Le sol est parfaitement flatté après les travaux.
In reference to a compliment said in an exaggerated manner.
He always has flattering words to please others.
Il a toujours des paroles flattées pour plaire aux autres.

Etymology

From the verb 'flatter', which comes from the Latin 'flattare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to flatter someone in their sense
To compliment someone in an exaggerated way to gain their favor.
flatter quelqu'un dans son sens
to be flattered
To feel honored by compliments.
être flatté
to flatter vanity
To address someone's pride with praise.
flatter la vanité

Related Words

flatter
To give compliments or praise.
flatter
flattened
To make a surface flat.
aplati
flat
Something that is level, without elevation.
plat

Slang Meanings

To have a style that particularly pleases.
This outfit makes her look super flattering.
Cette tenue la rend super flattée.
A feeling of slightly exaggerated satisfaction.
He would have been flattered to be the best, even if it's false.
Se serait flatté d'être le meilleur, même si c'est faux.