flatter
US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
1.
flatter, complimenter
to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere
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He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Il a essayé de flatter son patron pour obtenir une promotion.
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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
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That dress really flatters your figure.
Cette robe flatte vraiment votre silhouette.
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The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
L’éclairage de cette pièce ne flatte personne.