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    L'orgueil (en. Pride)

    /l‿ɔʁɡɛj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feeling of excessive pride that leads to despising others.
    His pride prevents him from asking for help.
    Son orgueil l'empêche de demander de l'aide.
    Characteristic of a person who has a high opinion of themselves.
    He has the pride to believe that he is the best.
    Il a l'orgueil de croire qu'il est le meilleur.
    Pride related to a status or social position.
    The pride of his wealth was evident.
    L'orgueil de sa richesse était évident.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'orgueille', derived from Latin 'orgoglio'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have pride
    To show great pride or a sense of importance.
    Avoir de l'orgueil
    Pride comes before a fall
    Excessive pride can lead to loss or failure.
    L'orgueil précède la chute
    To be full of pride
    To be very proud of oneself to the point of despising others.
    Être plein d'orgueil

    Related Words

    proud
    Who displays pride.
    orgueilleux
    humility
    Quality of a person who is modest and not proud.
    humilité
    vanity
    Character of a person who is concerned with their appearance and importance.
    vanité

    Slang Meanings

    To have a big head
    He has a big head since he won that award.
    Il a la grosse tête depuis qu'il a gagné ce prix.
    To show off
    She is showing off with her new job.
    Elle se la pète avec son nouveau boulot.
    To be a braggart
    He is a braggart, always boasting.
    Il est un fier à bras, toujours en train de se vanter.