Published March 14, 2025 • Updated October 17, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Frimer meaning
Frimer is an informal French verb meaning “to show off” or “to brag.” It describes someone who tries to impress others with their appearance, possessions, achievements, or wealth. The related noun un frimeur / une frimeuse refers to a show-off.
Frimer pronunciation
The IPA pronunciation of frimer is /fʁi.me/, which sounds approximately like “free-may.”
Frimer example sentences
Arrête de frimer, Jean-Claude. Tout le monde sait que tu es beau !
Stop showing off, Jean-Claude. Everybody knows you’re handsome!
Marie-Laure frime dans sa nouvelle voiture de sport devant tous ses copains.
Marie-Laure is showing off in her new sports car in front of all her friends.
C’est un vrai frimeur, ce mec. Il n’arrête jamais d’exhiber sa fortune.
This guy is a real show-off. He doesn’t stop flaunting his wealth.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- se la raconter — to show off, to act full of oneself
- faire le malin — to act like a smart aleck
- se pavaner — to strut, to show off
- crâner — to show off, to brag
- un vantard / une vantarde — a braggart
- prétentieux / prétentieuse — pretentious, conceited
- avoir la grosse tête — to be full of oneself
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