French word

exalter

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛgzalte/

Meaning

  • verbpraise

Example

Il exalte les qualités de sa collègue.

He praises his colleague's qualities.

Illustration for exalter (praise)

More examples

On exalte souvent les héros dans les films.

People often praise heroes in movies.

Core concept

A speaker holds one person's virtues high above a gathered crowd.

Similar words

dire du bien de: Say good things about someone to praise them.
louer: Praise good qualities or achievements aloud.
vanter: Emphasize strengths or benefits when praising something.
flatter: Praise someone with flattering words to win their favor.

Definition in French

Montrer ou dire qu'une personne ou une chose mérite une grande admiration en la plaçant au-dessus des autres.

Word origin

French exalter comes through Old French from Latin exaltare, formed with ex- and altus, meaning raised high.

Usage tips

  • Exalter is stronger and more elevated than louer, so it often suits speeches, formal praise, or written French.

Other meanings

  • exaltverb

Opposites

  • dénigrerdisparageverb
  • déprécierdepreciateverb

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