Personnalité (en. Personality)
/pɛʁsɔnalite/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A set of characteristics, behaviors, and emotions of an individual.
Her joyful personality always attracts people.
Sa personnalité joyeuse attire toujours les gens.
The quality of an individual that makes them unique or distinct from others.
She has a strong personality that impresses all her colleagues.
Elle a une personnalité forte qui impressionne tous ses collègues.
The social or public aspect of an individual, particularly as a famous figure.
He has become an influential personality in the world of politics.
Il est devenu une personnalité influente dans le monde de la politique.
Etymology
From Latin 'personalitas', meaning 'quality of being personal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a marked personality
To be very expressive or distinctive in one's way of being.
avoir une personnalité marquée
public personality
A notable person known to the general public.
personnalité publique
to be a personality
To be recognized or famous in a particular field.
être une personnalité
Related Words
character
Psychological and behavioral traits of an individual.
caractère
individuality
Specific characteristics that make a person unique.
individualité
psychology
The science that studies behavior and mental functions.
psychologie
Slang Meanings
flamboyant personality
He has a flamboyant personality that makes him unforgettable at parties.
Il a une personnalité flamboyante qui le rend inoubliable lors des soirées.
spacey
She is a bit spacey, but her personality is endearing.
Elle est un peu tête en l'air, mais sa personnalité est attachante.
baggage
He carries baggage due to his past actions, but his personality remains intact.
Il traîne une casserole suite à ses actions passées, mais sa personnalité reste intacte.