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foppery

Translations

fopperynoun
fopperies
pl
dandysmeStyle élégant et affecté ; se dit surtout d’une apparence ou d’une attitude de dandy.
His obsession with the latest trends and extravagant clothing was dismissed as mere foppery by his peers.
Son obsession pour les dernières tendances et ses vêtements extravagants a été jugée comme du simple dandysme par ses pairs.
sottiseFait ou idée insensée ; registre général.
The king's proposal to paint all the palace walls gold was dismissed as sheer foppery.
La proposition du roi de peindre les murs du palais en or a été rejetée comme une pure sottise.
Additional translations
fatuitéEn parlant d’une affectation ridicule, notamment dans l’allure ou les manières.
Synonyms
dandyism
frivolity
foolishness
pretentiousness
vainglory

Definitions

fopperynoun
The behavior or dress of a fop; foolishness or silliness, especially in matters of fashion or appearance.
His obsession with the latest trends and extravagant clothing was dismissed as mere foppery by his peers.
A foolish act, idea, or piece of behavior; folly.
The king's proposal to paint all the palace walls gold was dismissed as sheer foppery.
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