orgueilleux
proud, arrogant, haughty
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɔʁ.ɡœ.jø/
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Cultural Note
In French, there is a distinction between 'fierté' (healthy pride) and 'orgueil' (excessive pride). Being 'orgueilleux' is almost always negative, implying vanity and arrogance, whereas 'fier' can be positive.
📝 Example Sentences
Il est trop orgueilleux pour demander de l'aide.
He is too proud to ask for help.
Ne sois pas si orgueilleux.
Don't be so arrogant.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | orgueilleuse |
| masculine | orgueilleux |
| feminine_plural | orgueilleuses |
| masculine_plural | orgueilleux |