Abnégation (en. Self-denial)

ab-ne-ga-sjɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: The action of renouncing something, sacrificing one's own interests.

Example Sentence: Abnegation is often considered a Christian quality.

L'abnegation est souvent considérée comme une qualité chrétienne.

Definition: The state of someone who sacrifices for others.

Example Sentence: His abnegation was praised by all.

Son abnegation a été saluée par tous.

Definition: Refusal to be guided by one's passions.

Example Sentence: He practices abnegation to achieve his goals.

Il pratique l'abnegation pour atteindre ses objectifs.

Etymology: Comes from the Latin 'abnegatio', which means refusal, renunciation.

Common Phrase: self-denial

Common Phrase Meaning: The action of renouncing one's own desires.

abnégation de soi

Common Phrase: to practice abnegation

Common Phrase Meaning: Adopting an attitude of personal sacrifice.

pratiquer l'abnégation

Common Phrase: voluntary abnegation

Common Phrase Meaning: Voluntarily giving up one's interests to help others.

abnégation volontaire

Related Word: altruism

Related Word Description: Tendency to care about the well-being of others.

altruisme

Related Word: sacrifice

Related Word Description: Action of giving something for the benefit of others.

sacrifice

Related Word: detachment

Related Word Description: State of being emotionally unlinked.

détachement

Slang Meaning: Excessive self-sacrifice.

Slang Example: He demonstrates almost heroic abnegation.

Il fait preuve d'une abnegation presque héroïque.

Slang Meaning: Renunciation of personal pleasures.

Slang Example: She lives in total abnegation.

Elle vit dans l'abnegation totale.