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    Narcisse (en. Narcissus)

    /naʁ.sis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Herbaceous plant, often cultivated for its fragrant flowers.
    The narcissus blooms in spring.
    Le narcisse fleurit au printemps.
    Figure from Greek mythology, representing a young man in love with his own reflection.
    Narcissus is a tragic character from mythology.
    Narcisse est un personnage tragique de la mythologie.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'narcissus', borrowed from Greek 'narkissos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Narcissus's passion
    Excessive love of oneself.
    passion de Narcisse
    snowdrop
    A plant that blooms in winter, often on snowy slopes.
    narcisse des neiges

    Related Words

    narcissism
    Tendency to be self-centered.
    narcissisme
    narcissistic
    Characterized by excessive self-love.
    narcissique
    reflection
    Image reflected by a mirror or reflective surface.
    reflet

    Slang Meanings

    A vain or prideful person.
    He has become a real narcissist since he got this new look.
    Il est devenu un vrai narcisse depuis qu'il a pris ce nouveau look.
    Someone who spends too much time looking at themselves.
    She is so narcissistic that she can't help taking selfies.
    Elle est tellement narcissique qu'elle ne peut pas s'empêcher de se prendre en selfie.