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to puff up
[phrase form: puff]
01
gonfler, faire gonfler
to make something larger or expand, often by adding air or gas
Exemples
She puffed the pillow up to make it more comfortable.
Elle a gonflé l'oreiller pour le rendre plus confortable.
1.1
gonfler, se dilater
to expand or become larger, usually because of being filled with air or gas
Exemples
The chef watched the pastry puff up while baking.
Le chef a regardé la pâte gonfler pendant la cuisson.
02
gonfler, enfler
to swell and become larger, usually because of an injury or illness
Exemples
The bee sting made his hand puff up quickly.
La piqûre d'abeille a fait gonfler sa main rapidement.
03
gonfler, exagérer
to praise or exaggerate how impressive or important someone or something is
Exemples
The magazine puffed up the celebrity ’s latest film as a must-see.
Le magazine a gonflé le dernier film de la célébrité comme un incontournable.
3.1
se gonfler, se rengorger
to become noticeably proud or arrogant
Exemples
He puffed up with pride after receiving the award.
Il gonfla d'orgueil après avoir reçu le prix.
04
gonfler, hérisser
(of an animal) to expand its body or a part of it, typically to appear bigger or keep warm
Exemples
The squirrel puffed its tail up to look bigger in front of potential threats.
L'écureuil a gonflé sa queue pour paraître plus gros face à des menaces potentielles.
4.1
se gonfler, se hérisser
(of an animal) to become larger, often with feathers or fur rising to keep warm
Exemples
The squirrel becomes puffed up to stay warm in the winter.
L'écureuil se gonfle pour rester au chaud en hiver.
