orgueil
pride (excessive); hubris
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɔʁ.ɡœj/
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Cultural Note
Unlike 'fierté' which can be positive, 'orgueil' nearly always carries a negative connotation of excessive pride and arrogance. It is one of the seven deadly sins in Catholic tradition ('les sept péchés capitaux'), which deeply influenced French culture.
📝 Example Sentences
L'orgueil l'empêchait de demander pardon.
Pride prevented him from asking for forgiveness.
C'est un homme plein d'orgueil.
He is a man full of pride.