jeter des fleurs

French

Etymology

Literally, “to throw flowers”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒə.te de flœʁ/

Verb

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

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with faire une fleur.