English–French
“vain” in French
How to say “vain” in French
“Vain” in French is vaniteux.
A person preening before a mirror or camera, turning self-display into a claim on others' admiration.
Example sentences with vaniteux
Il a l'air vaniteux quand il raconte ses voyages.
He looks conceited when he talks about his travels.
Tips for using vaniteux
- Vaniteux commonly focuses on appearance or being admired, whereas fier can express pride and orgueilleux often suggests excessive pride more broadly.