se donner des airs

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sə dɔ.ne de.z‿ɛʁ/

Verb

se donner des airs

  1. (derogatory) to put on airs, to give oneself airs
    Synonyms: prendre des airs, se donner un genre

Usage notes

  • Can be used with the phrase grands airs, i.e. se donner de/des grands airs

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