égoïste
selfish, self-centered
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/e.ɡɔ.ist/
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Cultural Note
Note the diaeresis (tréma) on the 'i' — this indicates that the 'o' and 'i' are pronounced separately. Being called 'égoïste' in French is a sharp moral criticism, particularly in a culture that values solidarity and communal meals.
📝 Example Sentences
Tu es égoïste, tu ne penses qu'à toi.
You are selfish, you only think about yourself.
Ce serait égoïste de ma part.
It would be selfish of me.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | égoïste |
| masculine | égoïste |
| feminine_plural | égoïstes |
| masculine_plural | égoïstes |