A compliment said reluctantly through gritted teeth. Used by people when they wish to appear as if they genuinely care but secretly have zero interest in the subject. A favoured technique of narcissists to improve their image or hide their short comings at the expense of others.
French compliments can be distinguished from a standard back handed compliment by the use of a false sense of suprise (see example below)
A French compliment often ends in the person giving the compliment obtaining something they did not earn or merit.
French compliments can be distinguished from a standard back handed compliment by the use of a false sense of suprise (see example below)
A French compliment often ends in the person giving the compliment obtaining something they did not earn or merit.
The work looks great, I am actually fairly impressed given they have only been in for a couple of months- french compliment
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Pay a compliment: Flatter or praise to someone.
He paid her a compliment when he told her she looked like a model
He paid her a compliment when he told her she looked like a model
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Get the The best compliment your old man can get mug.Someone who constantly insults a lover who always wants to help the person who is doing the insulting and who both truly love eachother beyond what words can say.
I just gave you a back rub, and you said I was an idiot for doing it too hard, you are such a complimentarian.
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