gonflée

Gonflée is a French adjective that translates to "swollen" or "puffed up" in English. It can be used in a literal sense to describe a physical swelling, such as a body part that has become enlarged due to injury or inflammation. For example, a sprained ankle might be described as gonflée.

Beyond its physical meaning, gonflée is also used figuratively to describe something that is exaggerated, boastful, or overly full. A person might be described as gonflée if they are perceived as arrogant or if they are talking themselves up excessively. In this context, it carries a negative connotation, suggesting an inflated ego or an unrealistic self-perception.

The word can also be applied to objects or abstract concepts. A balloon that is overfilled with air could be described as gonflée. Similarly, a story that has been embellished beyond recognition might be called gonflée. The core idea remains one of being filled beyond a normal or expected capacity, whether that capacity is physical, emotional, or narrative. The feminine form is gonflée, and the masculine form is gonflé. The plural forms are gonflées (feminine) and gonflés (masculine).