English–French

“vanity” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vanite/

Example

Sa vanité l'empêche d'admettre ses erreurs.

His vanity prevents him from admitting his mistakes.

Illustration for vanité (vanity)

How to say “vanity” in French

“Vanity” in French is vanité.

A mirror, fine clothes, and an audience whose approval seems to determine personal worth.

Full entry for vanité: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vanité

Sa vanité le pousse à se vanter.

His vanity drives him to boast.

Tips for using vanité

  • For a person, French normally uses vaniteux or vaniteuse; vanité names the feeling rather than the person.

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