compliment

• Nom désignant une remarque ou une expression de louange, d'admiration ou d'approbation adressée à quelqu'un.

A noun referring to an expression of praise, admiration, or approval directed towards someone.

1. A2formal

   A polite expression of praise or admiration.

   Compliment (expression d'éloge)

   • She received many compliments on her new dress.
   • He paid her a lovely compliment about her cooking.
   • A sincere compliment can brighten someone's day.

   Synonymesaccoladeadmirationcommendationflatterypraisetribute

   Antonymescriticismdisparagementinsultrebukescorn

2. Formal greeting or respectB2formalbritish

   Formal expressions of respect or good wishes, often used in letters or formal occasions.

   Compliment

   • Please give my compliments to the chef.
   • He sent his compliments to the host.
   • The ambassador presented his compliments to the king.

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer des éloges, de l'admiration ou de l'approbation envers quelqu'un pour son apparence, ses réalisations ou ses qualités.

A verb used to express praise, admiration, or approval towards someone for their appearance, achievements, or qualities.

1. Praise or express admirationB1formal

   To say something nice to someone about their appearance, abilities, or achievements.

   Faire un compliment

   • She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
   • He complimented her cooking after dinner.
   • The manager complimented the team for their hard work.

   Synonymesacclaimapplaudcommendcongratulateextolflatterhonorlaudpraise

   Antonymescriticizedisparageinsult

2. Pay a complimentB1formal

   To express praise or admiration in a polite or flattering way.

   Faire un compliment

   • I complimented her on her new haircut.
   • They complimented the artist on the beautiful painting.
   • He always compliments his colleagues when they do well.

   Synonymesapplaudcommendcongratulateextolflatterlaudpraise

   Antonymesbelittlecondemncriticizedenigratedisparageinsultmockoffendridiculeslight