Usage Note
Fierté denotes a positive sense of pride and satisfaction; it is distinct from orgueil, which carries an arrogant or excessive connotation. Être la fierté de sa famille means 'to be the pride of one's family'. The adjective fier/fière shares the same root.
Examples
"Sa réussite remplit ses parents de fierté."
Natural Translation
His success fills his parents with pride.
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