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to flatter
01
flatter, aduler
to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest
Transitive: to flatter sb/sth
Exemples
The employee flattered the boss by excessively praising their leadership style, hoping for a promotion.
L'employé a flatté le patron en louant excessivement son style de leadership, espérant une promotion.
During the interview, the candidate flattered the company's values, attempting to create a positive impression.
Pendant l'entretien, le candidat a flatté les valeurs de l'entreprise, essayant de créer une impression positive.
02
flatter
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
Transitive
03
avantage, met en valeur
to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing
Exemples
The dress flatters her figure beautifully.
La robe flatte sa silhouette magnifiquement.
Dark shades often flatter pale skin tones.
Les teintes sombres flattent souvent les teints pâles.
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
Exemples
Do n't flatter yourself — you do n't sing any better than we do.
I flatter myself that I'm a good dancer.
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