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preen

UK
/priːn/
US
/priːn/

Translations

preenverb
preened
Past Simple
preened
Past Participle
preening
Gerund
UK
/priːn/
US
/priːn/
se pomponnerSoigné et familier : se préparer avec beaucoup d’attention à son apparence.
She preened in front of the mirror before heading out to the party.
Elle se pomponnait devant le miroir avant d’aller à la fête.
se rengorgerSens figuré : manifester une fierté complaisante, souvent avec vanité.
He preened over his promotion at work, feeling quite pleased with himself.
Il se rengorgeait de sa promotion au travail, très content de lui.
lisserSe dit surtout des oiseaux : lisser et arranger les plumes avec le bec.
The parrot spent the afternoon preening its feathers.
Le perroquet a passé l’après-midi à lisser ses plumes.
Synonyms
clean
fuss
primp
smooth
tidy
groom

Definitions

preenverb
To clean and arrange the feathers with the beak, as birds do.
The parrot spent the afternoon preening its feathers.
To dress or groom oneself with care and attention to detail.
She preened in front of the mirror before heading out to the party.
To pride or congratulate oneself on an achievement or quality.
He preened over his promotion at work, feeling quite pleased with himself.
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