se la jouer

• IPA^(key): /sə la ʒwe/

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se la jouer

1. (takes a reflexive pronoun, informal) to give oneself airs, to show off, to be full of oneself

   Synonyms: se la péter, se la ramener, se la raconter, frimer, faire le malin

2. (takes a reflexive pronoun, with a predicative, informal) This term needs a translation to English. Please help out and add a translation, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.

   se la jouer cool, se la jouer beau gosse, se la jouer caillera ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)