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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Wow, your hair looks soooo good today!
Do you mean it doesn't look good the rest of the time? Thanks for the nonpliment.
Do you mean it doesn't look good the rest of the time? Thanks for the nonpliment.
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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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