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    Exagérée (en. Exaggerated)

    /ɛɡzaʒeʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that exceeds the limits of reasonableness.
    His behavior was exaggerated; he couldn't be serious.
    Son comportement était exagééré, il ne pouvait pas être sérieux.
    Relates to a way of speaking that amplifies the facts.
    She gave an exaggerated account of her stay, making everything more dramatic.
    Elle a fait un récit exagéré de son séjour, rendant tout plus dramatique.
    Designates an excessive reaction or interpretation.
    It was an exaggerated reaction to a simple comment.
    C'était une réaction exagérée à un simple commentaire.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'exagérer', derived from the Latin 'exaggerare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make an exaggeration
    To present something in an exaggerated or embellished manner.
    faire une exagération
    exaggerated reaction
    A response that goes beyond what is reasonable.
    réaction exagérée
    to tell exaggerated stories
    To say things with embellishments or distortions.
    raconter des histoires exagérées

    Related Words

    exaggeration
    The act of making something larger than it is.
    exagération
    minimize
    Making something less important than it is.
    minimiser
    amplify
    Making something larger or stronger.
    amplifier

    Slang Meanings

    To put on a show
    He puts on a show when he talks about his problems.
    Il fait du cinéma quand il parle de ses problèmes.
    To talk too much
    She just talks too much about her achievements.
    Elle ne fait que trop parler de ses exploits.