inflated

• Décrit quelque chose de gonflé par l'air ou le gaz, ou, au sens figuré, quelque chose d'exagéré ou présenté comme plus important qu'il ne l'est en réalité.

Describes something that is filled with air or gas, or figuratively, something that is exaggerated or made to seem more important than it actually is.

1. B1formal

   Expanded by being filled with air or gas.

   gonflé

   • The inflated balloon floated up to the ceiling.
   • Make sure the tires are properly inflated before the trip.
   • The inflatable mattress was fully inflated within minutes.

   Synonymesaeratedblown-upexpandedfilled

   Antonymesdeflatedemptyflat

2. Exaggerated or excessiveB2formal

   Made to seem larger, more important, or more valuable than is actually the case.

   exagéré, gonflé (au sens figuré)

   • The company reported inflated profits to attract investors.
   • His claims about his achievements were highly inflated.
   • The media often uses inflated language to describe minor events.

   Synonymesexaggeratedexcessivemagnifiedoverblownoverstated

   Antonymesaccuratehumblemodestrealisticunderstated

3. Increased in priceB2formalbusiness

   Raised to a level that is too high, especially in terms of cost.

   gonflé (prix)

   • The inflated prices of housing make it difficult for young people to buy a home.
   • During the crisis, the cost of basic goods became inflated.
   • The stock market saw inflated valuations before the crash.

   Synonymesexcessiveexorbitantextortionateoutrageousoverpricedpumped upsky-highsteepunreasonable

   Antonymesdecreaseddeflatedloweredreduced

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de remplir quelque chose d'air ou de gaz, ou de provoquer son expansion ; également employé au sens figuré pour signifier l'exagération ou l'augmentation de quelque chose au-delà des limites normales.

A verb used to indicate the act of filling something with air or gas, or causing it to expand; also used figuratively to mean exaggerating or increasing something beyond normal limits.

1. Fill with air or gasB1formal

   To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger and rounder.

   gonfler

   • He used a pump to inflate the bicycle tire.
   • The balloons were inflated with helium for the party.
   • Make sure to inflate the life raft before using it.

   Synonymesblow updistendexpandpuff upswell

   Antonymescollapsedeflateempty

2. Increase prices or valueB2formalbusiness

   To cause prices, costs, or value to rise, often artificially.

   gonfler (les prix)

   • The company inflated the prices of its products during the shortage.
   • Speculation can inflate the value of stocks beyond their real worth.
   • The government is trying to prevent the economy from inflating too quickly.

   Synonymesboostescalatehikeincreasejack upmark upraise

   Antonymescutdeflatelowerreduce

3. ExaggerateB2informal

   To make something seem more important or impressive than it really is.

   Exagérer

   • He tends to inflate his achievements when telling stories.
   • The media often inflates the significance of minor events.
   • Don't inflate the problem; it's not as serious as you think.

   Synonymesamplifyblow upembellishexaggeratemagnifyoverstatepadpuff up

   Antonymesdeflatedownplayminimizeunderstate