No. 9,098 in French
complimente
"Complimente" means "praises" or "compliments" in English.
In a sentence
Il complimente souvent ses collègues pour leur bon travail.
He often compliments his colleagues for their good work.
The verb 'complimente' is used in the indicative present tense to describe the act of praising or giving compliments.
Elle aime qu'on la complimente sur sa tenue élégante.
She likes to be complimented on her elegant outfit.
In this sentence, 'complimente' is used in the infinitive form within the context of someone's preference for being praised.
Ils étaient touchés quand elle les a complimentés pour leur gentillesse.
They were touched when she complimented them for their kindness.
Here, 'complimentés' is used in the past tense, indicating the act of giving compliments has already occurred.
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