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    Vaniteux (en. Vain)

    /va.ni.tø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who has an excessively flattering opinion of themselves.
    He is so vain that he can't help talking about his achievements.
    Il est si vaniteux qu'il ne peut s'empêcher de parler de ses réussites.
    Who is preoccupied with their appearance and image.
    She spends hours in front of the mirror, always vain.
    Elle passe des heures devant le miroir, toujours vaniteuse.
    Demonstrating an excessive pride.
    His vain attitude irritated everyone around him.
    Son attitude vaniteuse a irrité tout le monde autour de lui.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vanitatis', meaning 'vanity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have one's head in the clouds
    To be very pretentious or vain about one’s success.
    avoir la tête dans les nuages
    to pat oneself on the back
    To boast about one's achievements.
    se jeter des fleurs
    to have an oversized ego
    To have an excessive self-esteem.
    avoir un ego surdimensionné

    Related Words

    vanity
    Quality of a vain person; excessive desire to be admired.
    vanité
    pretension
    Attitude of someone who considers themselves superior to others.
    prétention
    pride
    Feeling of great pride that can be excessive.
    orgueil

    Slang Meanings

    Vain as a peacock
    He struts down the street, vain as a peacock.
    Il se pavane dans la rue, vaniteux comme un paon.
    To play it cool
    He always plays it cool; it’s so vain.
    Il se la joue toujours, c'est tellement vaniteux.