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grandstanding

UK
/ˈɡræn(d)stændɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstændɪŋ/

Translations

grandstandingnoun
esbroufeFamilier ; attitude ou action destinée à attirer l'attention ou les applaudissements.
The politician's grandstanding during the debate was criticized for lacking substance.
L'esbroufe du politicien pendant le débat a été critiquée pour son manque de substance.
Additional translations
cabotinageSurtout pour une attitude théâtrale visant à se mettre en valeur ; plus fréquent pour le jeu d'acteur ou le discours public appuyé.
Synonyms
display
self-promotion
posturing
showboating
theatricality
grandstandinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstændɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstændɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "grandstanding remarks"), functioning as an adjective derived from the present participle.
tapageurQui cherche à impressionner par des effets voyants plutôt que par le fond.
Many saw his grandstanding speech as a bid for media coverage rather than genuine concern.
Beaucoup ont vu son discours tapageur comme une tentative d'obtenir une couverture médiatique plutôt qu'une préoccupation sincère.
Additional translations
ostentatoireStyle plus neutre ; insiste sur l'exhibition destinée à produire un effet.
Synonyms
showy
ostentatious
theatrical
performative
attention-seeking
self-aggrandizing
stagey
posturing
showboating
dramatic
pompous
displaying
flamboyant
grandiose
grandstandverb

grandstanding

Gerund

grandstanded
Past Simple
grandstanded
Past Participle
grandstanding
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡræn(d)stænd/
US
/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstænd/
se donner en spectacleSens figuré : chercher à attirer l’attention ou les applaudissements.
The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate to win over the audience.
Le politicien a été accusé de se donner en spectacle pendant le débat pour rallier le public.
Synonyms
preen
show off
strut
boast
display

Definitions

grandstandingnoun
The act of performing or speaking in a way intended to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the public.
The politician's grandstanding during the debate was criticized for lacking substance.
grandstandinggerund / present participle
Intended to impress onlookers or voters by a showy or ostentatious display rather than by substance.
Many saw his grandstanding speech as a bid for media coverage rather than genuine concern.
grandstandverb
To perform or act in a way that seeks to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the public.
The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate to win over the audience.
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