vain

Signification (Anglais)

Adj

1. Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
2. Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
3. Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
4. Showy; ostentatious.

Verb

To frustrate.

Concepts

vain

vaniteux

frivole

futile

inutile

abortif

vide

stérile

infructueux

prétentieux

creux

seul

fugitif

sans fondement

vaine

coquet

éphémère

hautain

inconstant

momentané

orgueil

orgueilleuse

orgueilleux

passager

présomptueux

Synonymes

futile

conceited

useless

fruitless

proud

empty

idle

arrogant

ineffectual

unavailing

unsuccessful

haughty

abortive

self-conceited

egotistical

worthless

bootless

frivolous

ineffective

vainglorious

sleeveless

pride

pointless

void

egotistic

egoistic

wasted

unprofitable

sterile

pretentious

swollen

hollow

swollen-headed

vacant

unsubstantial

absurd

transient

boastful

unfriendly

flighty

otiose

fickle

ostentatious

insipid

impertinent

luxurious

cocky

of no avail

egoistical

brockle

Traductions

vanitoso

eitel

vano

ijdel

vanidoso

vergeblich

vergeefs

vano

vanitós

nutteloos

vaidoso

nietig

onbelangrijk

eingebildet

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/veɪn/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: veyn

In summary

From Middle English veyn, from Old French vain, from Latin vānus (“empty”).