compliment in French

compliment in French is compliment, complimenter, faire des compliments — compliment means a remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.

compliment in French

compliment

noun

An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

complimenter

verb

(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

faire des compliments

verb

(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

faire un compliment

verb

(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

What does "compliment" mean?

noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
"He paid her a compliment on her cooking."
verb To tell someone that you admire or approve of them or something they have done.
"Several guests complimented the chef on the fish."
noun Polite greetings or good wishes conveyed to someone, especially in formal or written form.
"Please give my compliments to your parents."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

compliment in a sentence

He paid her a compliment on her cooking.
Being asked to speak again was the best compliment they could have given him.
Several guests complimented the chef on the fish.
She complimented me on my Portuguese.

Similar words in French

accolade commend congratulate flatter flattery praise tribute

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compliment" in French?

"compliment" in French is compliment, complimenter, faire des compliments. compliment means: A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.

How do you use "compliment" in a sentence?

Example: "He paid her a compliment on her cooking." In French, "compliment" is compliment, complimenter, faire des compliments.

Are there other ways to say "compliment" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "compliment": compliment, complimenter, faire des compliments, faire un compliment.

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