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sweet-talk

Translations

sweet-talknoun

sweet-talks

Used chiefly as an uncountable noun meaning flattering or persuasive talk.

flatteriesDiscours flatteur ou persuasif, souvent pour manipuler.

Don’t be taken in by his sweet-talk.

Ne te laisse pas abuser par ses flatteries.

Additional translations

baratinFamilier ; discours flatteur ou persuasif, souvent peu sincère.

sweet-talkverb

sweet-talked

Past Simple

sweet-talked

Past Participle

sweet-talking

Gerund

Regular verb meaning to use flattery or persuasion.

baratinerFamilier ; persuader par des paroles flatteuses.

She sweet-talked the guard into letting her through the gate.

Elle a baratiné le garde pour qu’il la laisse passer la grille.

Additional translations

flatterPlus général ; convaincre par des paroles flatteuses.

sweet-talkadjective

Attributive use before a noun (e.g., "sweet-talk tactics"). Not gradable.

flatteurS’emploie pour un discours, une approche ou des paroles destinés à persuader en flattant.

Their sweet-talk approach often wins skeptical customers.

Leur approche flatteuse séduit souvent des clients sceptiques.

sweet-talknoun

Flattering or persuasive language intended to influence or manipulate someone.

Don’t be taken in by his sweet-talk.

sweet-talkverb

To use flattery or charming words to persuade someone to do something or to obtain something from them.

She sweet-talked the guard into letting her through the gate.

sweet-talkadjective

Relating to or involving flattering or persuasive talk.

Their sweet-talk approach often wins skeptical customers.