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    D'orgueil (en. Of pride)

    /d‿ɔʁɡœj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An exaggerated self-esteem that leads to a feeling of superiority.
    His pride prevents him from asking for help.
    Son d'orgueil l'empêche de demander de l'aide.
    A proud attitude that can lead to conflicts.
    Pride is often the cause of many misunderstandings.
    L'orgueil est souvent la cause de nombreux malentendus.
    What leads to feeling superior to others.
    She cannot stand having her pride questioned.
    Elle ne supporte pas de voir son d'orgueil remis en question.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'superbia', meaning pride or vanity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose one's pride
    Accepting to fail or stoop.
    perdre son d'orgueil
    to show pride
    To show one's pride in an obvious way.
    faire preuve d'orgueil
    misplaced pride
    A sense of unjustified pride.
    d'orgueil mal placé

    Related Words

    proud
    Showing pride.
    orgueilleux
    humility
    Opposite of pride, a feeling of modesty.
    humilité

    Slang Meanings

    To have airs
    He has airs, he's a real proud person.
    Il a des airs, c'est un vrai d'orgueil.
    To pull the blanket to oneself
    She always likes to pull the blanket to herself out of pride.
    Elle aime toujours tirer la couverture à elle par d'orgueil.