flatter

US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
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1.

flatter, complimenter

to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere

:
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Il a essayé de flatter son patron pour obtenir une promotion.
She was flattered by his compliments.
Elle était flattée par ses compliments.
2.

flatter, mettre en valeur

to make someone look more attractive than usual

:
That dress really flatters your figure.
Cette robe flatte vraiment votre silhouette.
The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
L’éclairage de cette pièce ne flatte personne.