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    L’orgueil (en. Pride)

    /l‿ɔʁɡœj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pride, vanity considered in an excessive manner.
    His pride prevents him from asking for help.
    Son orgueil l'empêche de demander de l'aide.
    The satisfaction of a personal achievement.
    The pride he feels after this victory is immense.
    L’orgueil qu’il ressent après cette victoire est immense.
    A feeling of superiority compared to others.
    She does nothing out of pride, even when she is wrong.
    Elle ne fait rien par orgueil, même quand elle a tort.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'superbiam', which means pride or vanity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pride comes before the fall
    Pride often precedes a defeat or a sudden humility.
    l’orgueil avant la chute
    to have pride
    To be so proud that one feels superior to others.
    avoir de l’orgueil
    a father's pride
    Pride felt by a parent for the achievements of their children.
    l’orgueil d’un père

    Related Words

    humility
    Attitude of a person who does not consider themselves superior to others.
    l’humilité
    pride
    Feeling of satisfaction regarding one's own qualities or achievements.
    la fierté
    vanity
    Excess pride generally perceived negatively.
    la vanité

    Slang Meanings

    Being too proud to apologize.
    He is too proud to acknowledge his mistakes.
    Il est trop orgueilleux pour reconnaître ses erreurs.
    Thinking oneself better than others.
    His way of speaking shows that he has a lot of pride.
    Sa façon de parler montre qu'il a un gros orgueil.