se donner des airs

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sə dɔ.ne de.z‿ɛʁ/

Verb

se donner des airs

1. (derogatory) to put on airs, to give oneself airs

   Synonyms: prendre des airs, se donner un genre

Usage notes

• Can be used with the phrase grands airs, i.e. se donner de/des grands airs

See also

• se hausser du col