Valroger (en. To roger)

/val.ʁo.ʒe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To give oneself importance, exaggerate one's merits.
He likes to valroger to attract attention to himself.
Il aime valroger pour attirer l'attention sur lui.
To brag or boast about one's successes.
She keeps valroger about her professional successes.
Elle ne cesse de valroger à propos de ses succès professionnels.
To behave in a way that makes oneself the center of interest.
During the meeting, he started to valroger, captivating all eyes.
Lors de la réunion, il a commencé à valroger, captivant tous les regards.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'roger', chosen with a prefix to enhance the meaning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to valroger like a rooster
To show oneself as very proud and authoritative.
valroger comme un coq

Related Words

vanity
Disposition to glorify oneself for one's merits.
vanité
braggart
A person who boasts ostentatiously.
fanfaron
pretentious
One who considers themselves superior to others.
prétentieux

Slang Meanings

To exaggerate one's successes to impress.
He's only valroger, it's not credible.
Il fait que du valroger, ce n'est pas crédible.
To seek to stand out in an excessive manner.
Stop valroger, we're not here for that.
Arrête de valroger, on n'est pas là pour ça.