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compliment

UK
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
US
/ˈkɑmplɪmənt/

Translations

complimentverb
complimented
Past Simple
complimented
Past Participle
complimenting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/
US
/ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/
She complimented him on his eloquent speech.
Elle l’a complimenté sur son discours éloquent.
Additional translations
offrirPar courtoisie, en offrant quelque chose gratuitement.
complimentnoun
compliments
pl
UK
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
US
/ˈkɑmplɪmənt/
She received a compliment on her new dress from her colleagues.
Elle a reçu un compliment sur sa nouvelle robe de la part de ses collègues.
salutationsAu pluriel, dans un registre soutenu ou formel.
Please give my compliments to your parents.
Veuillez transmettre mes salutations à vos parents.
Additional translations
complimentSens figuré : marque d’estime, d’approbation ou d’éloge.
Synonyms
commendation
praise
admiration
tribute
applause
acclaim
flattery

Definitions

complimentverb
To express praise or admiration for someone or something.
She complimented him on his eloquent speech.
To present or provide something politely as a courtesy or in acknowledgment.
The restaurant complimented us with a free dessert.
complimentnoun
A polite expression of praise or admiration.
She received a compliment on her new dress from her colleagues.
An act or circumstance that implies praise or approval.
The invitation to speak at the conference was a great compliment to his expertise.
A formal or courteous greeting, especially used in the plural.
Please give my compliments to your parents.
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