English–French
“put on airs” in French
How to say “put on airs” in French
“Put on airs” in French is maniérer.
A polished pose laid over ordinary speech or conduct.
Example sentences with maniérer
Il a tendance à maniérer en réunion.
He tends to put on airs in meetings.
Tips for using maniérer
- The related adjective maniéré usually means affected or overly mannered, not simply well-mannered.