English–French

“complementary” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃plemɑ̃tɛʁ/

Example

Leurs idées sont complémentaires.

Their ideas are complementary.

Illustration for complémentaire (complementary)

How to say “complementary” in French

“Complementary” in French is complémentaire.

Matching pieces that fill gaps and make a whole complete.

Full entry for complémentaire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with complémentaire

Elle a souscrit une assurance complémentaire.

She signed up for supplemental insurance.

Tips for using complémentaire

  • Unlike English complimentary, complémentaire means completing or supplementing something, not expressing praise.

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