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    Orgueilleuse (en. Proud)

    /ɔʁɡɛjøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having a high opinion of oneself.
    She is so proud that she cannot stand criticism.
    Elle est si orgueilleuse qu'elle ne supporte pas la critique.
    Who likes to stand out and boast.
    The proud man talks about his successes without modesty.
    L'homme orgueilleux parle de ses succès sans modestie.
    Describes a person who cares too much about their appearance or status.
    His way of acting reveals a proud nature.
    Sa manière d'agir révèle une nature orgueilleuse.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'orgueillous', deriving from 'orgueil'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have pride
    To be proud or arrogant.
    avoir de l'orgueil
    proud as a peacock
    Extremely vain.
    orgueilleux comme un paon

    Related Words

    pride
    Feeling of superiority, excessive pride.
    orgueil
    vanity
    Excessive concern for one's appearance or qualities.
    vanité
    pretension
    Excessive pride, vanity.
    prétention

    Slang Meanings

    To hold one's ground with arrogance.
    He is so proud, he will never change his mind.
    Il est tellement orgueilleux, il ne changera jamais d'avis.
    To boast about disguised failures.
    She talks about her studies as if it were a great triumph, a bit proud.
    Elle parle de ses études comme si c'était un grand triomphe, un peu orgueilleuse.