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    Gonflée (en. Swollen)

    /ɡɔ̃.fle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is swollen, distended.
    She has a swollen ankle after the hike.
    Elle a une cheville gonflée après la randonnée.
    Exaggerated, disproportionate.
    His vacation story was totally inflated.
    Son histoire de vacances était totalement gonflée.
    Refers to a person who has cynicism or arrogance.
    He has a swollen behavior, as if he is superior to everyone.
    Il a un comportement gonflé, comme s'il était supérieur à tous.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb "gonfler," coming from the Latin 'inflare.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swollen like a soufflé
    Someone who boasts or is overly confident.
    gonflée comme un soufflé
    to have an inflated idea
    To have an exaggerated or delusional idea.
    avoir une idée gonflée

    Related Words

    inflate
    Action of making something larger or more voluminous.
    gonfler
    inflatable
    Refers to an object that can be inflated.
    gonflable
    deflated
    Opposite of swollen, refers to an object or person that has lost air or confidence.
    dégonflé

    Slang Meanings

    Being swollen with pride.
    He shows off with his new car, he is really full of himself.
    Il se la joue avec sa nouvelle voiture, il est vraiment gonflé.
    Having too much self-confidence.
    He is really full of himself, he thinks he can do anything.
    C'est un vrai gonflé, il pense qu'il peut tout faire.