Vous savez comment flatter quelqu'un
You know how to flatter someone
Language note: A phrase indicating skill in giving compliments.
Culture note: Implying that someone knows how to flatter is a sign of acknowledging social skills.
Context: They acknowledge that you know how to compliment someone.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vous
[[voo]]
You
Refers to the second person pronoun.
Vous savez comment flatter quelqu'un sans effort.
You know how to flatter someone effortlessly.
savez
[[sa-vay]]
know
Have knowledge of.
Vous savez comment rendre une occasion spéciale.
You know how to make an occasion special.
comment
[[koh-mahn]]
how
In what manner or form.
Explique-moi comment tu fais cela.
Tell me how you do that.
flatter
[[fla-tay]]
to flatter
Speak in praise or admiration.
Flatter sans excès est un art.
Flattering without excess is an art.
quelqu'
[[kel-kuhn]]
someone
Indicates an unspecified person.
Je veux rencontrer quelqu'un qui partage mes intérêts.
I want to meet someone who shares my interests.
un
[[uhn]]
one
Single item or individual.
C'est agréable de rencontrer un gentleman.
It's nice to meet a gentleman.
Phrase Parts
Vous savez
Comment
Flatter
Quelqu'un
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