flatter

• Décrit une surface qui est plane et lisse, sans reliefs ni irrégularités.

Describes a surface that is level and smooth, without raised areas or bumps.

1. Level and smoothA1formal

   Having a level and even surface without curves or bumps.

   plat

   • The table has a flat surface.
   • We need a flat piece of wood for the project.
   • The road is completely flat for miles.

   Synonymesevenflushhorizontallevelplanarplanesmoothuniform

   Antonymesbumpyirregularlumpyroughuneven

2. Boring or dullB1informal

   Lacking interest, excitement, or variety.

   Ennuyeux, sans intérêt

   • The movie was flat and predictable.
   • His speech fell flat with the audience.
   • The party was a bit flat without music.

   Synonymesboringdrearydullinsipidlacklustermonotonousstaletediousuninterestingvapid

   Antonymesanimatedcaptivatingcolorfuldynamicengagingentertainingeventfulexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingthrillingvivid

3. DeflatedA2informal

   Containing no air or gas; not inflated.

   dégonflé

   • The car tire is flat.
   • She had to pump up the flat ball.
   • The balloon went flat after a few hours.

   Synonymesdeflatedpunctured

   Antonymesblownfilledinflatedpumped

4. Fixed or absoluteB2formal

   Used to describe a fixed price or a definite refusal.

   Ferme, absolu

   • They offered a flat rate for the service.
   • He gave a flat 'no' to the proposal.
   • The price is flat, with no hidden fees.

   Synonymesabsolutecategoricaldefinitefirmfixedoutrightperemptoryunconditionalunequivocalunqualified

   Antonymesflexiblenegotiablevariable

• Adverbe signifiant « complètement », « exactement » ou « directement ». Souvent utilisé pour renforcer, comme dans « flat broke » (sans un sou) ou « flat out » (à plein régime). La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif et n'a pas de terminaison -ly.

An adverb meaning 'completely,' 'exactly,' or 'in a direct manner.' It is often used for emphasis, as in 'flat broke' or 'flat out.' The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a horizontal or level positionA2formal

   Lying or placed in a straight, level position, without any slope or curve.

   à plat

   • He lay flat on the floor after the long run.
   • The map was spread flat across the table.
   • She fell flat on her face in the snow.

   Synonymeshorizontally

2. Completely or absolutelyB1informal

   Used to emphasize a negative statement or to mean 'completely' or 'absolutely'.

   absolument, carrément

   • He turned down the offer flat.
   • She told him flat out that she wasn't interested.
   • The proposal was rejected flat by the committee.

   Synonymesabsolutelycategoricallycompletelyentirelyoutrightplainlypositivelysimplytotallyutterly

3. Exactly or preciselyB2informal

   Used to indicate an exact amount of time, often in a short period.

   exactement, précisément (en parlant d'un temps très court)

   • He finished the race in ten seconds flat.
   • She arrived in five minutes flat.
   • The repair was done in two hours flat.

   Synonymesdeadexactlyjustpreciselyright

• Verbe désignant l'action de louer quelqu'un de manière excessive ou peu sincère, souvent pour gagner sa faveur ou son approbation, ou encore le fait de mettre en valeur quelque chose de manière avantageuse.

A verb used to indicate the act of praising someone excessively or insincerely, often to gain favor or approval.

1. Praise insincerelyB2formal

   To praise someone in an exaggerated or dishonest way, often to gain favor or advantage.

   Flatter (louer hypocritement)

   • He flattered his boss to get a promotion.
   • She flattered the host about the delicious meal.
   • They flattered the critic with excessive compliments.

   Synonymesadulateblandishbutter upcajolefawnsoft-soapsuck uptoadywheedle

   Antonymescondemncriticizeinsultrebuke

2. Show to advantageB2formal

   To make someone appear more attractive or better than they really are.

   mettre en valeur

   • That dress really flatters your figure.
   • The lighting in the room flatters the artwork.
   • The camera angle flatters the subject.

   Synonymesbecomeenhanceset offsuit

   Antonymesbelittledenigratedisparagevilify