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    Fières (en. Proud)

    /fjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Showing pride.
    She stood there, proud of her achievement.
    Elle se tenait là, fière de son accomplissement.
    Experiencing great pride.
    He is proud of his cultural heritage.
    Il est fier de son héritage culturel.
    In a haughty or proud manner.
    His response was proud and disdainful.
    Sa réponse était fière et dédaigneuse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fierus', meaning 'hard' or 'savage'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be proud as a peacock
    To be very proud of oneself.
    être fier comme un paon
    proud to be French
    To be honored or happy with one's nationality.
    fier d'être français
    proud reunions
    Meetings marked by great satisfaction.
    fières retrouvailles

    Related Words

    pride
    Feeling of pride or satisfaction.
    fierté
    arrogance
    Exaggerated sense of one's own worth.
    orgueil
    dignity
    Quality of that which deserves respect.
    dignité

    Slang Meanings

    To be overly self-assured.
    He is so proud that he doesn't even see his flaws.
    Il est tellement fier qu'il ne voit même pas ses défauts.
    To have an air of superiority.
    She is proud, as if she were the only one to have succeeded.
    Elle est fière, comme si elle était la seule à avoir réussi.