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flatteur

flattering, complimentary

adjective flah-TUR Rare

Also means

flatterer (as noun)

Usage Note

Flatteur can be used as both an adjective (un portrait flatteur = a flattering portrait) and a noun (un flatteur = a flatterer). The feminine form is flatteuse. In a negative register it implies insincere praise; flagorneur is even stronger.

Examples

"Il lui fit un commentaire très flatteur."

Natural Translation

He paid her a very flattering compliment.

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