grand air

putting on airs

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putting on airs Usually used in the plural expression prendre de grands airs or se donner de grands airs, meaning to act self-important or pretentious. The exact singular form grand air can occur in expressions such as un grand air de supériorité.

FR: Il se donne de grands airs, avec un grand air de supériorité.

EN: He puts on airs, with a superior air.