complement in French
complement in French is complète, compléter, complémenter — complement means something that completes or goes well with something else.
complement in French
complète
Something which completes, something which combines with something else to make up a complete whole; loosely, something perceived to be a harmonious or desirable partner or addition. [from 19th c.]
compléter
To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.
complémenter
To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.
complémenter
To provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides, thus forming part of a whole.
What does "complement" mean?
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noun Something that completes or goes well with something else.
"The wine was a perfect complement to the meal."
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verb To complete or improve something by adding a matching or contrasting quality.
"The rug's colours complement the curtains nicely."
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complement in a sentence
- The wine was a perfect complement to the meal.
- Her calm personality is a good complement to his energetic style.
- The rug's colours complement the curtains nicely.
- The dessert complements the spicy main course perfectly.
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What is "complement" in French?
"complement" in French is complète, compléter, complémenter. complement means: Something that completes or goes well with something else.
How do you use "complement" in a sentence?
Example: "The wine was a perfect complement to the meal." In French, "complement" is complète, compléter, complémenter.
Are there other ways to say "complement" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "complement": complète, compléter, complémenter.
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