jeter des fleurs

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒə.te de flœʁ/

Verb

jeter des fleurs

1. (figuratively) (transitive with à) to say nice things to somebody, to compliment somebody

   Synonyms: envoyer des fleurs, lancer des fleurs

   1. (reflexive) to toot one's own horn, to blow one's own horn

      se jeter des fleurs ― to toot one's own horn

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with faire une fleur.