envoyer des fleurs

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French

Etymology

Literally, to throw flowers.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.vwa.je de flœʁ/
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Verb

envoyer des fleurs

  1. (rare, figuratively) to say nice things to, to compliment
    Synonyms: jeter des fleurs, lancer des fleurs
    1. (reflexively) to toot one's own horn, to blow one's own horn, to blow one's own trumpet, to pat oneself on the back