bluster

• Nom désignant un comportement bruyant et vantard visant à impressionner ; forfanterie vide ou tonitruante ; ou vent violent et impétueux accompagné de rafales.

A noun referring to noisy, confused, or turbulent behavior; a swaggering show of courage; a violent gusty wind; or vain and empty boasting.

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1. Noisy confusion and turbulenceC1formal

   A state of noisy, chaotic activity or commotion.

   Tumulte, vacarme

   • The bluster of the crowded market made it hard to think.
   • Amid the bluster of the protest, a few clear voices could be heard.
   • The meeting descended into bluster and argument.

   Synonymesclamorcommotiondinhubbubpandemoniumrackettumultturmoiluproar

   Antonymescalmpeacequiettranquility

2. Swaggering show of courageC1formal

   An aggressive or boastful display of confidence that is often not genuine.

   bluff

   • His threats were just bluster; he had no real power.
   • The politician's speech was full of bluster but lacked substance.
   • She saw through his bluster and knew he was scared.

   Synonymesbombastbraggadociobravadorodomontadeswagger

   Antonymescowardicetimidity

3. Violent gusty windC1formal

   A strong, gusty wind, often accompanied by noise.

   Rafale violente

   • The bluster of the storm rattled the windows all night.
   • We could hear the bluster of the wind outside the cabin.
   • The ship struggled against the bluster of the gale.

   Synonymesblastgalegustsqualltempestwindstorm

   Antonymescalm

4. Vain and empty boastingC1informal

   Loud, empty talk that is intended to impress but has little meaning or truth.

   vantardise vide

   • Don't listen to his bluster; he's just trying to show off.
   • The interview was full of bluster and no real answers.
   • His bluster fooled no one in the room.

   Synonymesblatherboastingbombastbraggingbravadogasconaderodomontadeswagger

   Antonymeshumilitymodestyreticencesinceritysubstancetruthfulness

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire une parole ou un comportement bruyant, agressif ou indigné, souvent avec peu d'effet ou de contenu.

A verb used to describe speaking or behaving in a loud, aggressive, or indignant manner, often with little effect or substance.

1. Blow forcefullyB2formal

   To blow in strong, gusty bursts, as wind does during a storm.

   souffler violemment

   • The wind blustered through the trees all night.
   • Outside, the storm blustered against the windows.
   • The cold wind blustered across the open field.

   Synonymesblastblowgusthowlrageroarsquallstorm

   Antonymescalmsettlesubside

2. Boast or show offB2informal

   To talk or behave in a loud, aggressive, or self-important way, often to impress others.

   Se vanter bruyamment

   • He blustered about his achievements at the party.
   • The politician blustered his way through the debate.
   • She blustered about her connections to gain respect.

   Synonymesboastbragcrowswaggervaunt

   Antonymescowerdemurfawnhumblekowtowquailshrink

3. Act arrogantlyC1informal

   To behave in an overly self-assured or conceited manner, often without substance.

   se comporter avec arrogance

   • The manager blustered, but no one believed his threats.
   • He blustered into the room, demanding attention.
   • She blustered about her expertise, but couldn't answer simple questions.

   Synonymespostureput on airsstrutswagger