Vaine (en. Vain)

/vɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which is devoid of meaning or importance.

It was a vain discussion that led to nothing.

C'était une discussion vaine qui n'a mené à rien.

One who is excessively concerned about their appearance.

She has a vain nature, always gazing at herself in the mirror.

Elle est d'une nature vaine, toujours à se mirer dans le miroir.

Which has no value or validity.

The promises of this man often prove to be vain.

Les promesses de cet homme s'avèrent souvent vaines.

From Latin 'vanus' meaning empty or vain.

to struggle in vain

To fight without hope of success.

lutter en vain

vain words

Speech without true content or promise.

parole vaine

to strive in vain

To make efforts that yield no results.

s'efforcer en vain

vain

Having a vain or boastful character.

vain

vanity

The character of what is vain or futile.

vanité

to vanquish

To overcome or triumph over something.

vainer

Common sense of something that serves no purpose.

Discussing this subject is really vain.

Discuter de ce sujet est vraiment vains.

To refer to someone who is too concerned with their appearance.

Look at him, he is so vain with his selfies.

Regarde-le, il est tellement vaine avec ses selfies.