flatter
to flatter
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/fla.te/
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Cultural Note
Flatter can imply manipulation, though it may also simply mean praising someone pleasingly.
📝 Example Sentences
Il aime flatter son patron pour obtenir des avantages.
He likes to flatter his boss to gain advantages.
Je ne te flatte pas, je suis sincère.
I am not flattering you, I am sincere.
Cette remarque a flatté son ego.
That remark flattered his ego.