se vanter — meaning in English

English meaning

• boast noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
• swagger verb To walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner.

Senses

se vanter is used for these senses in English:

• boast (transitive) (used with "about" or "of") To speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.
• swagger To boast or brag noisily; to bluster; to bully.

boast — full definition

1. noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
2. verb To talk with excessive pride about oneself or one's achievements.
3. verb To have (something impressive) as a feature; to be proud to possess.

swagger — full definition

1. verb To walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner.
2. verb To boast or brag loudly.
3. noun A confident, showy way of walking or carrying oneself.

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