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    Vanter (en. To boast)

    /vɑ̃.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To praise something or someone excessively.
    He loves to boast about his professional successes.
    Il aime se vanter de ses succès professionnels.
    To proclaim or advertise one's achievements.
    She boasts about her athletic achievements at every opportunity.
    Elle se vante de ses exploits sportifs à chaque occasion.
    To speak proudly about oneself.
    Don't boast too much about your achievements, stay humble.
    Ne te vante pas trop de tes achievements, reste humble.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vantare', meaning 'to exalt, to boast'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to boast about
    To make flattering statements about oneself.
    se vanter de
    to boast about the merits
    To explain or promote the qualities or assets of something.
    vanter les mérites

    Related Words

    boaster
    A person who boasts.
    vanteur
    vanity
    Excessive pride in oneself.
    vanité

    Slang Meanings

    To show off
    Stop showing off, it's getting annoying.
    Arrête de te la raconter, ça devient lourd.
    To act smart
    He’s acting smart with his new glasses.
    Il fait le malin avec ses nouvelles lunettes.