narcissique

narcissistic

adjective nar-see-SEEK Rare

Origin: Greek Narkissos, the mythological youth who fell in love with his own reflection

Usage Note

Narcissique is used both clinically (trouble de la personnalité narcissique — narcissistic personality disorder) and colloquially to describe self-absorbed behaviour. The noun narcissisme and the person un narcissique are built on the same root. The word has moved from psychology into everyday French conversation.

Examples

"Son comportement narcissique énerve tout le monde."

Natural Translation

His narcissistic behaviour annoys everyone.

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