jeter des fleurs

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to throw flowers.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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jeter des fleurs

  1. (figuratively) to say nice things to, to compliment [with à ‘someone’]
    Synonyms: envoyer des fleurs, lancer des fleurs
  2. (reflexive) to toot one's own horn, to blow one's own horn

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