How is the phrase il se prend pour translated from French to English

Il a une trop haute idée de lui-même.

He thinks too highly of himself; standard form is fancies.

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English translation
He fancy himself

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  • Il se prend pour un grand chanteur. He fancies himself a great singer.

  • Se prend-il pour un expert en vin ? Does he fancy himself an expert on wine?

  • Depuis sa promotion, il se prend pour un chef. Ever since the promotion, he fancies himself a leader.

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FAQ about “il se prend pour”

How is “il se prend pour” translated from French?
“il se prend pour” translates into English as “He fancy himself”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “il se prend pour” mean?
Meaning of “il se prend pour”: Il a une trop haute idée de lui-même. In English — “He fancy himself”.
What part of speech is “il se prend pour”?
“il se prend pour” is a phrase.
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