English–French
“flattering” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/flatœʁ/
Example
Ce compliment est flatteur.
This compliment is flattering.
How to say “flattering” in French
“Flattering” in French is flatteur.
A compliment polished to please its target while quietly serving the speaker's interests.
Example sentences with flatteur
Il utilise un ton flatteur pour obtenir des avantages.
He uses a flattering tone to gain advantages.
Tips for using flatteur
- As an adjective, flatteur agrees in gender and number: flatteuse, flatteurs, and flatteuses.