frimer

Senses

1. 1.

   to show off, to boast

   to display oneself ostentatiously or brag about one's accomplishments or possessions

2. 2.

   to pretend, to put on an act

   to feign or fake something to impress others

Examples

• "Il frime avec sa nouvelle voiture."

  He's showing off with his new car.

• "Elle frime en prétendant avoir des diplômes qu'elle n'a pas."

  She's putting on an act by pretending to have degrees she doesn't have.

• "Arrête de frimer, on sait bien que tu n'es pas riche."

  Stop boasting; we all know you're not rich.

Usage

Informal/colloquial register. Commonly used with the reflexive form "se frimer" or the noun "frimeur" (show-off, braggart). Often has a mildly pejorative tone.