How is the word flatter translated from French to English

English translation
Flatter
verb

Louer quelqu'un sans sincérité pour lui plaire.

To praise someone insincerely to please them.

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  • Il a essayé de flatter le patron pour obtenir une augmentation. — He tried to flatter the boss for a raise.

  • Cette robe bleue t'avantage vraiment. — That blue dress really flatters you.

  • Ne me flatte pas, dis-moi simplement la vérité. — Don't flatter me, just tell me the truth.

  • Les cheveux courts n'avantagent pas tout le monde. — Short haircuts don't flatter everyone.

  • Les serveurs flattent les habitués pour avoir de meilleurs pourboires. — Waiters flatter regular customers to get bigger tips.

  • Cette teinte avantage-t-elle mon teint ? — Does this shade flatter my skin tone?

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