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    Orgueilleux (en. Proud)

    [ɔʁɡejø]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Referring to a person who has a high opinion of themselves.
    He is too proud to ask for help.
    Il est trop orgueilleux pour demander de l'aide.
    Who shows pride or arrogance.
    His way of speaking betrays his proud character.
    Sa manière de parler trahit son caractère orgueilleux.
    Describes behavior that demonstrates excessive demands on oneself or others.
    His proud refusal to apologize created tensions.
    Son orgueilleux refus de s'excuser a créé des tensions.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'orguillus', derived from 'orgueil'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the pride of
    To be proud of something.
    avoir l'orgueil de
    a proud character
    A person who displays excessive pride.
    un orgueilleux personnage
    to be as proud as a peacock
    To be extremely proud and vain.
    être orgueilleux comme un paon

    Related Words

    pride
    Feeling of pride, often excessive.
    orgueil
    proudly
    Proudly, with pride.
    orgueilleusement
    disdainful
    Who shows contempt and pride.
    dédaigneux

    Slang Meanings

    A person who thinks they are superior.
    This guy is so proud, he thinks everything is owed to him.
    Ce type est tellement orgueilleux, il pense que tout lui est dû.
    To have a big head.
    Since he got that promotion, he has become really proud.
    Depuis qu'il a eu cette promotion, il est devenu vraiment orgueilleux.