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    Soi (en. Self)

    /swa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The part of an individual that relates to personal identity.
    It is important to stay true to oneself.
    Il est important de rester fidèle à soi.
    The set of characteristics that define an individual.
    Knowing oneself is a key to wisdom.
    Se connaître soi-même est une clé de la sagesse.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'soi', from Latin 'sui'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look at oneself
    To engage in introspection.
    se regarder soi-même
    to find one's self
    To discover one's true identity.
    trouver son soi
    to be at peace with oneself
    To feel in harmony with oneself.
    être bien dans son soi

    Related Words

    me
    The pronoun that refers to the person speaking.
    moi
    identity
    The characteristics that define a person.
    identité
    soul
    The essence or immaterial substance of a person.
    soul

    Slang Meanings

    To have self-confidence.
    He is really bitter; he only talks about himself.
    Il a vraiment le seum, il ne fait que parler de son soi.
    To be selfish.
    Stop being self-centered; think a little about others.
    Arrête d'être soi, pense un peu aux autres.