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    L'amour-propre (en. Self-esteem)

    /la.mur.pʁɔpʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Self-esteem, personal pride.
    He has a strong sense of self-esteem; he cannot stand criticism.
    Il a un fort amour-propre, il ne supporte pas les critiques.
    Sensitivity to the opinions of others and to one's own reputation.
    His self-esteem was hurt by that remark.
    Son amour-propre a été blessé par cette remarque.

    Etymology

    From the French 'amour' and 'propre', meaning self-love.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have self-esteem
    To feel proud of oneself.
    avoir l'amour-propre
    to hurt someone's self-esteem
    To harm the esteem that someone has for themselves.
    blesser l'amour-propre
    to take care of one's self-esteem
    To protect one's image and dignity.
    prendre soin de son amour-propre

    Related Words

    pride
    Excessive pride that can lead to negative attitudes.
    orgueil
    esteem
    Appreciation of one's own value or that of someone else.
    estime
    dignity
    Quality of an individual that makes them deserving of respect.
    dignité

    Slang Meanings

    Vanity
    His self-esteem made him vain.
    Son amour-propre l'a rendu vaniteux.
    Overblown ego
    He has such a huge ego; it's because of his self-esteem.
    Il a un égo si énorme, c'est à cause de son amour-propre.