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vain(e) [vɛ͂, vɛn] ADJ

1. vain (inutile):

vain(e)
vergeblich
vain(e) recherches
erfolglos
vain(e) sacrifice
sinnlos
il est vain de faire qc
es hat keinen Sinn [o. Zweck] etw zu tun

2. vain (stérile):

vain(e) discussion
sinnlos
de vains regrets
sinnloses Bedauern

3. vain liter (illusoire):

vain(e) plaisirs, gloire
eitel form

4. vain prefixed liter (creux):

vain(e)
leer
de vains mots/vaines paroles
leere Worte Pl

5. vain postposé liter (fat):

vain(e) personne
eitel

Phrases:

en vain (sans résultat)
vergeblich
en vain (inutilement)
umsonst