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flatter

UK
/ˈflætə/
US
/ˈflætɚ/

Translations

flatterverb
flattered
Past Simple
flattered
Past Participle
flattering
Gerund
UK
/ˈflæt.ə/
US
/ˈflætɚ/
flatterPousser des louanges de manière excessive ou peu sincère.
He flattered his boss to get a promotion.
Il a flatté son patron pour obtenir une promotion.
flatterRendre quelqu’un content ou honoré par des marques d’admiration ou de respect.
She was flattered by the attention she received at the event.
Elle a été flattée par l’attention qu’elle a reçue lors de l’événement.
flatterFaire paraître plus avantageux, plus beau ou plus favorable que dans la réalité.
The lighting in the room flattered the artwork on display.
L’éclairage de la pièce flattait les œuvres exposées.
se flatterEmploi réfléchi : croire quelque chose de positif à propos de soi-même, souvent de manière exagérée.
He flatters himself that his jokes are always hilarious.
Il se flatte de croire que ses blagues sont toujours hilarantes.
Synonyms
praise
compliment
adulate
blandish
cajole
fawn
wheedle
ingratiate
Antonyms
criticize
disparage
belittle
flatadjective

flatter

Comp.

flatter
Comp.
flattest
Super.
UK
/flæt/
US
/flæt/
The flat landscape stretched out for miles without any hills or valleys.
Le paysage plat s’étendait sur des kilomètres sans collines ni vallées.
The lecture was so flat that several students fell asleep.
La conférence était tellement fade que plusieurs étudiants se sont endormis.
éventéPour une boisson sans gaz.
The soda was left open overnight and had gone flat.
Le soda est resté ouvert toute la nuit et était devenu éventé.
monotonePour une voix ou un son sans variation de ton.
Her voice was flat as she read the report, showing no emotion.
Sa voix était monotone lorsqu’elle a lu le rapport, sans aucune émotion.
fadePour un goût peu prononcé.
The soup tasted flat, as if it needed more seasoning.
La soupe avait un goût fade, comme s’il lui manquait des épices.
à platPour une batterie déchargée ou un objet sans air.
The car would not start because the battery was completely flat.
La voiture ne voulait pas démarrer parce que la batterie était complètement à plat.
Additional translations
catégoriqueDans des tournures comme « flat refusal ».
bémolEn musique, pour une note abaissée d’un demi-ton.
Synonyms
level
even
smooth
plane
horizontal
uniform
straight
unvaried
Antonyms
uneven
bumpy
rough

Definitions

flatterverb
To praise someone excessively or insincerely, often to gain favor or advantage.
He flattered his boss to get a promotion.
To make someone feel honored or pleased by showing admiration or respect.
She was flattered by the attention she received at the event.
To make something appear more attractive or favorable than it really is.
The lighting in the room flattered the artwork on display.
(reflexive: flatter oneself) To believe something good about oneself, especially when that belief may be exaggerated or unfounded.
He flatters himself that his jokes are always hilarious.
flatadjective
Having a smooth, even surface without any curves or bumps.
The flat landscape stretched out for miles without any hills or valleys.
Lacking in interest, excitement, or energy.
The lecture was so flat that several students fell asleep.
Not having any bubbles or fizz, typically used to describe a beverage.
The soda was left open overnight and had gone flat.
Having little or no variation in pitch, tone, or volume.
Her voice was flat as she read the report, showing no emotion.
Lacking in flavor or taste.
The soup tasted flat, as if it needed more seasoning.
Completely or absolutely, often used to emphasize a negative statement.
He gave a flat refusal to the invitation, leaving no room for negotiation.
Having no air, power, or life; deflated or discharged.
The car would not start because the battery was completely flat.
Music: (of a note, instrument, or voice) below the correct pitch; out of tune.
The trumpet sounded flat and had to be adjusted before the concert.
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