French Conversation · Level 74
60 words
French word
complimenter
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃plimɑ̃te/
Meaning
- verbcompliment
Example
Il complimente souvent ses collègues.
He often compliments his colleagues.
More examples
Elle complimente le chef pour le délicieux repas.
She compliments the chef on the delicious meal.
Core concept
A small verbal sign of admiration or gratitude directed toward another person.
Common phrases
complimenter quelqu'un
compliment someone
se complimenter
compliment each other
Similar words
faire un compliment: Give someone a brief, positive compliment.
dire quelque chose de gentil: Say something kind to please someone.
féliciter: Praise someone for a success or achievement.
flatter: Give excessive praise to please someone.
Definition in French
Faire à quelqu'un une remarque positive visant à montrer de l'estime, de l'admiration ou de la reconnaissance.
Word origin
Complimenter is a French verb made from compliment by adding -er; the noun came through Italian complimento and is ultimately related to Latin complementum.
Usage tips
- Faire un compliment à quelqu'un and dire du bien de quelqu'un are useful French alternatives to complimenter quelqu'un.
Other meanings
- praiseverb
Related words
- complimentcomplimentnoun
- complimentécomplimentedadjective