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    Égoïste (en. Self-centered)

    [eɡwɛst]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who acts in a way that favors their own interests at the expense of others.
    He is a selfish person who never shares his things.
    C'est un égoïste qui ne partage jamais ses affaires.
    An individual who lacks altruism.
    His selfishness is well known throughout the town.
    Son égoïsme est bien connu dans toute la ville.
    A person who does not pay attention to the needs of others.
    He is so selfish that he doesn't even see when someone needs help.
    Il est tellement égoïste qu'il ne voit même pas quand quelqu'un a besoin d'aide.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ego', meaning 'I'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rampant selfishness
    Selfish attitude that manifests subtly.
    égoïsme rampant
    act out of selfishness
    Act in one's own interest without considering others.
    agir par égoïsme
    full-time selfish
    Someone who dedicates themselves entirely to their own profit.
    égoïste à plein temps

    Related Words

    altruistic
    A person who cares for others before themselves.
    altruiste
    egocentrism
    The tendency to consider one's own point of view as the most important.
    égocentrisme
    solidarity
    A sense of unity and mutual support among people.
    solidarité

    Slang Meanings

    selfish carnivore
    He is a real selfish carnivore in his relationships.
    Il est un vrai carnivore égoïste dans ses relations.
    selfisheur
    He is a selfisheur, he never shares his full plates.
    C'est un selfisheur, il ne partage jamais ses pleines assiettes.