French Conversation · Level 164
30 words
French word
fat
Pronunciation
IPA/fat/
Meaning
- adjectiveconceited
Example
Il est fat.
He is conceited.
More examples
On dirait qu'il est fat.
He seems to be conceited.
Core concept
A puffed-up figure treating others as lesser while carrying an inflated sense of worth.
Similar words
orgueilleux: Showing pride in abilities or rank while making no attempt to be modest.
arrogant: Showing a haughty attitude that treats other people as inferior.
prétentieux: Using exaggerated behavior to appear more important or talented than one really is.
vaniteux: Seeking admiration by proudly displaying personal virtues or qualities.
Definition in French
Qui affiche de la suffisance et pense avoir plus de valeur que les autres.
Word origin
French fat comes through Old French fat from Latin fatuus, meaning "foolish," with the sense developing toward vain and conceited behavior.
Usage tips
- French fat is a literary and often insulting word, while prétentieux or imbu de lui-même is more common in ordinary speech.
Other meanings
- arrogantadjective
Opposites
- humblehumbleadjective