French Word · Intermediate
esbroufeur
show-off, braggart
Pronunciation: /ɛs.bʁu.fœʁ/
Meaning
show-off, braggart
Example
Swann […] était un vulgaire esbroufeur que le marquis de Norpois eût sans doute trouvé, selon son expression, « puant ».
Swann was a vulgar show-off whom the marquis de Norpois would no doubt have found, to use his expression, ‘uppity’.
Practice tips
- Practice esbroufeur out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.