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1 complaisant
complaisant, e [kɔ̃plεzɑ̃, ɑ̃t]adjectivea. ( = obligeant) kind ; ( = arrangeant) accommodatingb. ( = trop indulgent) indulgentc. ( = suffisant) self-satisfied* * *complaisante kɔ̃plɛzɑ̃, ɑ̃t adjectif1) ( prévenant) obliging2) ( trop indulgent) indulgent ( avec with)3) ( autosatisfait) pej complacent péj, self-satisfied péj* * *kɔ̃plɛzɑ̃, ɑ̃t adj complaisant, -e2) (= obligeant) kind, obliging* * *complaisant, complaisante adj1 ( prévenant) obliging;2 ( trop indulgent) pej indulgent (avec with); sa description des faits est trop complaisante he's too uncritical in his account of the facts; un mari complaisant a husband who turns a blind eye; des oreilles complaisantes people who like to listen to gossip;3 ( autosatisfait) pej complacent péj, self-satisfied péj; se juger d'une manière complaisante, se regarder d'un œil complaisant to be self-satisfied.( féminin complaisante) [kɔ̃plɛzɑ̃, ɑ̃t] adjectif1. [aimable] kind -
2 triomphaliste
triomphaliste [tʀijɔ̃falist]adjective[discours, slogan, attitude] triumphalist* * *tʀijɔ̃falist adj* * *triomphaliste adj triumphalist.[trijɔ̃falist] adjectif[attitude] overconfident -
3 vachardise
n. f.1. Laziness, state of complete and complacent idleness.2. 'Rotten trick', nasty action. Depuis qu'on est ici, il n'a cessé de nous faire des vachardises! From the day we moved here, he tried every dirty trick in the book!
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complacent — complacent, self complacent, self satisfied, smug, priggish are comparable when they mean feeling or showing satisfaction especially in one s own possessions, attainments, accomplishments, or virtues. Complacent implies that a feeling of pleasure … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Complacent — Com*pla cent, a. [L. complacens very pleasing, p. pr. of complacere; com + placere to please: cf. F. complaisant. See {Please} and cf. {Complaisant}.] Self satisfied; contented; kindly; as, a complacent temper; a complacent smile. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
complacent — complacent, complaisant have the same pronunciation apart from s in the first and z in the second. Both are derived from the Latin word complacere ‘to please’. Complacent means ‘calmly confident’ and normally has unfavourable connotations, i.e.… … Modern English usage
complacent — I adjective at ease, carefree, complaisant, compilable, compliant, composed, content, contented, fulfilled, gratified, peaceful of mind, placid, pleased, qui sibi placet, reposeful, resigned, satisfied, self content, self satisfied, serene, smug … Law dictionary
complacent — 1650s, pleasing, from L. complacentem (nom. complacens) pleasing, prp. of complacere be very pleasing (see COMPLACENCE (Cf. complacence)). Meaning pleased with oneself is from 1767. Related: Complacently … Etymology dictionary
complacent — [adj] contented conceited, confident, easy going, egoistic, egotistic, gratified, happy, obsequious, pleased, satisfied, selfassured, self contented, self pleased, selfpossessed, self righteous, self satisfied, serene, smug, unconcerned; concepts … New thesaurus
complacent — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ smug and uncritically satisfied with oneself or one s achievements. DERIVATIVES complacency (also complacence) noun complacently adverb. ORIGIN from Latin complacere to please … English terms dictionary
complacent — [kəm plā′sənt] adj. [L complacens, prp. of complacere, to be very pleasing < com , intens. + placere, to PLEASE] 1. satisfied; esp., self satisfied, or smug 2. affable; complaisant complacently adv … English World dictionary
complacent — com|pla|cent [kəmˈpleısənt] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: , present participle of complacere to please greatly , from com ( COM ) + placere to please ] pleased with a situation, especially something you have achieved, so that you stop… … Dictionary of contemporary English
complacent — adj. VERBS ▪ appear, be, seem, sound ▪ become, get, grow ADVERB ▪ extremely … Collocations dictionary
complacent — [[t]kəmple͟ɪs(ə)nt[/t]] ADJ GRADED (disapproval) A complacent person is very pleased with themselves or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous. We cannot afford to be… … English dictionary