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How to Say ‘But I'll take it as a compliment.’ in French

Mais je le prends comme un compliment.

meh zhuh luh prohn kom uhn kohm-plee-MAHN

[meh zhuh luh prohn kom uhn kohm-plee-MAHN]

🇫🇷 In France: This is a graceful way to accept praise when the comment was a little ambiguous. It keeps things light and friendly.

Phrase Breakdown

Mais je le prends

meh zhuh luh prohn

But I take it

"Mais" sounds like "may". Say the rest smoothly: "jeul-pran".

Example

Mais je le prends avec moi.

But I'm taking it with me.

Words in this phrase

Mais

[meh]

But

Used to introduce a contrast.

Example

Il est petit mais fort.

He is small but strong.

[zhuh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Example

Je suis content.

I am happy.

[luh]

Direct object pronoun meaning 'it'.

Example

Je le mets avec une petite seringue ?

Do I put it in with a small syringe?

prends

[prohn]

take; am taking

First-person singular of prendre, used for choosing or reserving something.

Example

Je prends une table pour deux à 20 heures.

I am taking a table for two at 8 p.m.

comme un compliment.

kom uhn kohm-plee-MAHN

as a compliment.

"Ko-mun-kon-pli-man". Link "comme" and "un".

Example

Prends-le comme un compliment.

Take it as a compliment.

Words in this phrase

comme

[kom]

as / like

Used to compare or to introduce something previously mentioned, as in 'as agreed'.

Example

Comme prévu, je vous envoie un message après l'événement.

As planned, I am sending you a message after the event.

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

compliment

[kohm-plee-MAHN]

compliment

Words of praise or admiration.

Example

Merci pour le compliment.

Thanks for the compliment.

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