complement

ˈkɒmplɪmənt
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Translation of complement into French,

Verb

tr.
1.

enhance

add to something in a way that enhances or improves it
  • A fine wine can complement a good meal..Un bon vin peut compléter un bon repas.
2.

complete

make something whole or perfect
  • The sauce complements the dish perfectly.La sauce complète parfaitement le plat.
3.

inverse value

TECH.
convert a voltage or number into its matching inverse value
TECH.
  • The circuit complements the input signal.Le circuit complémente le signal d'entrée.

Noun

1.

fits together

something that completes or makes perfect
  • The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.Le foulard est un complément parfait à sa tenue.
2.

linguistics

TECH.
word or phrase completing a grammatical construction
TECH.
  • In 'She is happy', 'happy' is the complement.Dans 'Elle est heureuse', 'heureuse' est le complément.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
angle adding to another to make 90 degrees
TECH.
  • The two angles are complements in the triangle.Les deux angles sont des compléments dans le triangle.
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Expressions with complement: examples in English and translations in French

effectif complet
complément total
The ship sailed with its full complement of crew.
effectif
The hospital increased its staff complement to handle more patients.
effectif
The personnel complement of the company is 150 employees.
système du complément
The complement system helps destroy bacteria in the blood.
fixation du complément
réaction de fixation du complément
Complement fixation is used in diagnostic tests for infections.
réaction de fixation du complément
The complement fixation reaction confirmed the presence of the virus.

Synonyms and analogies of complement in English

Examples of complement in a sentence

  • The new curtains complement the room's decor.
  • The wine complements the cheese nicely.
  • Her scarf complements her outfit beautifully.
  • The system complements the binary code.
  • This function complements the original value.
  • The wine was a fine complement to the meal.

Translations of "complement" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
compléterv.

This detailed chart will complement the picture presented in the article's text.

Ce graphique détaillé va compléter l'image présentée par le texte de l'article.

complémenterv.

To complement my traditional bigos, I opted for this dish.

Pour complémenter mon traditionnel bigos, j'ai opté pour ce plat.

accompagnerv.

The chef recommended a fruity rice wine to complement the dessert.

Le chef a recommandé un vin de riz fruité pour accompagner le dessert.

Noun
complémentnm.

The guide offers cultural activities to complement the museum visit.

Le guide propose des activités culturelles en complément de la visite du musée.

effectifnm.

We need to assess our current staff complement before hiring new employees.

Nous devons évaluer notre effectif actuel avant d'embaucher de nouveaux employés.

complémentariténf.

The materials complement each other and each one has its role.

Il y a une complémentarité entre les matériaux et chacun est pertinent.

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complement: Examples and translations in context

Fasting and prayer complement the themes expressed in the collect.

Le jeûne et la prière complètent les thèmes exprimés dans l'oraison.

Their parenting roles complement each other, creating a well-rounded approach.

Leurs rôles parentaux se complètent, créant une approche équilibrée de l'éducation.

He selected a blue bias tape to complement his fabric choice.

Il a choisi un biais bleu pour compléter son choix de tissu.

He admires how different skin tones can complement each other.

Il admire la façon dont les différents tons de peau peuvent se compléter.

The designer selected a soft interlining to complement the silk exterior.

Le créateur a choisi un entoilage doux pour compléter l'extérieur en soie.

He chose a natty hat to complement his outfit for the wedding.

Il a choisi un chapeau élégant pour compléter sa tenue pour le mariage.

The stylist suggested a simple tiara to complement her blue evening gown.

Le styliste proposa un diadème simple pour compléter sa robe de soirée bleue.

Interior designers develop an eye for choosing colors that complement each other perfectly.

Les décorateurs d'intérieur développent l'œil pour choisir des couleurs qui se complètent parfaitement.

See also:

full complementstaff complementcomplement systemcomplement fixation
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