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flattery in French

flattery in French is flatterie — flattery means excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.

flattery in French

flatterie
noun
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.

What does "flattery" mean?

  1. noun Excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.
    "His flattery didn't win her over — she saw right through it."
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flattery in a sentence

  • His flattery didn't win her over — she saw right through it.
  • A little flattery goes a long way with the new manager.

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What is "flattery" in French?

"flattery" in French is flatterie. flattery means: Excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.

How do you use "flattery" in a sentence?

Example: "His flattery didn't win her over — she saw right through it." In French, "flattery" is flatterie.

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