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surhomme

superman

noun soor-OM Rare

Origin: Calque of German Übermensch (Nietzsche)

Also means

superhuman being

Usage Note

Surhomme translates Nietzsche's concept of the Übermensch, meaning a being who has transcended ordinary humanity. Outside philosophy it is used colloquially and humorously to describe someone who seems to possess superhuman ability.

Examples

"Il se prend pour un surhomme invincible."

Natural Translation

He thinks of himself as an invincible superman.

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