What is 'complément' called in English?

'complément' in English is called "Complement". Complement refers to: Ce qui complète ou perfectionne un ensemble plus grand.

How do you pronounce 'Complement' and 'complément'?

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What is an example sentence for Complement in French?

English: "The wine is a perfect complement to the meal." | French: "Le vin est un complément parfait au repas."

noun · verb

English to French Dictionary

complement Meaning in French (complement signification en français)

nouncomplément

verbcompléter

Synonymes:achèvementadditionrenforcement

complément in English:complement

Phonetic:kɔ̃plemɑ̃

Plural: complements

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de complement en français est complément, compléter. (Ce qui complète ou perfectionne un ensemble plus grand.)

Definitions of Complement

1
noun
complément
A thing that completes or brings to perfection a larger whole.
Ce qui complète ou perfectionne un ensemble plus grand.
2
verb
compléter
To add to something in a way that enhances or improves it.
Ajouter quelque chose à une chose de manière à l'améliorer ou à la rendre parfaite.

Example Sentences

“The wine is a perfect complement to the meal.”

Le vin est un complément parfait au repas.

“Her skills complement his perfectly.”

Ses compétences complètent parfaitement les siennes.

“The new curtains complement the room's decor.”

Les nouveaux rideaux complètent la décoration de la pièce.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

achèvementadditionrenforcement

In English:

additionaccompanimentenhancement

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

lacunemanque

In English:

detrimentcontrast

Inflected Word Forms

past tensecomplemented

present participlecomplementing

adjectivecomplementary