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amour-propre

self-esteem

noun ah-MOOR-PROPR Rare

Also means

pride

Usage Note

Amour-propre is a compound noun meaning self-regard or wounded pride — blesser l'amour-propre de quelqu'un means to hurt someone's pride. It is always masculine and invariable in number (des amours-propres is rarely used). The concept entered English through French philosophy.

Examples

"Il a un amour-propre très développé."

Natural Translation

He has a very developed sense of self-esteem.

Literal Translation

He has a very developed self-love.

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