vain

a. vain; (of land) waste, unoccupied. loads. en —, in vain, vainly. — en bois, wooden ring. vaincre, ».t. overcome; surmount, vanquish, — en jonc, reed ring, rush ring. conquer, subdue; surpa , outdo. — en paille, straw ring. vaincu, p.p. of vaincre. valeur, f. value, worth; bill, paper (of money