vanity

UK
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Translations

vanitynoun
vanities
pl
UK
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
He realized the vanity of his efforts when the project was canceled.
Il a compris la vanité de ses efforts lorsque le projet a été annulé.
meuble-vasqueSurtout en anglais nord-américain, pour un meuble de salle de bains avec vasque.
The bathroom renovation included a new marble vanity with double sinks.
La rénovation de la salle de bains comprenait un nouveau meuble-vasque en marbre avec double lavabo.
Her vanity was evident in the way she constantly checked her reflection in every mirror she passed.
Sa vanité était évidente dans la façon dont elle vérifiait sans cesse son reflet dans chaque miroir qu’elle croisait.
She sat at her vanity, carefully applying her makeup before the big event.
Elle s’assit à sa coiffeuse et appliqua soigneusement son maquillage avant le grand événement.
vanityadjective
more vanity
Comp.
most vanity
Super.
UK
/ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈvæn.ə.ti/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something undertaken for self-promotion or lacking practical value (e.g., "a vanity project").
ostentatoireSe dit d’une réalisation faite surtout pour l’apparence, la promotion ou le prestige.
The actor financed a vanity documentary to highlight his career.
L’acteur a financé un documentaire ostentatoire pour mettre en valeur sa carrière.

Definitions

vanitynoun
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
Her vanity was evident in the way she constantly checked her reflection in every mirror she passed.
A dressing table used for applying makeup and grooming.
She sat at her vanity, carefully applying her makeup before the big event.
A bathroom cabinet or unit with a countertop and sink.
The bathroom renovation included a new marble vanity with double sinks.
The quality of being worthless or futile.
He realized the vanity of his efforts when the project was canceled.
vanityadjective
Undertaken, produced, or appearing chiefly for show, self-promotion, or prestige rather than for practical or commercial value.
The actor financed a vanity documentary to highlight his career.