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to complement
01
compléter
to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something
Transitive: to complement sth
Exemples
A well-chosen background music can complement the atmosphere of a social event.
Une musique de fond bien choisie peut compléter l'atmosphère d'un événement social.
Complement
01
complément
a word or phrase that completes the meaning of a grammatical expression
Exemples
The verb become requires a complement to finish its meaning.
02
something that completes, enhances, or perfects another thing
Exemples
Her scarf provided a colorful complement to the outfit.
03
the number of people required to make a group or crew complete
Exemples
The department reached its normal staff complement last week.
04
a complete set or amount of something
Exemples
He owns a complete complement of tools for the job.
05
one of two things that together form a whole or make each other complete
Exemples
The two colors act as visual complements on the canvas.
06
any of a group of proteins in blood serum that assist the immune system in destroying pathogens
Exemples
Low complement levels can indicate autoimmune disease.
