English–French
“arrogant” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/otɛ̃/
Example
Ne sois pas hautain avec tes collègues.
Don't be arrogant with your colleagues.
How to say “arrogant” in French
“Arrogant” in French is hautain.
A lifted chin and dismissive manner that makes an ordinary interaction feel unequal.
Example sentences with hautain
Quand il parle, il paraît hautain.
When he speaks, he looks haughty.
Tips for using hautain
- Hautain is pronounced with a nasal final sound, while the feminine hautaine has a pronounced final n sound.
Other French words for “arrogant”
Il est orgueilleux et refuse d'admettre ses erreurs.
He is arrogant and refuses to admit his mistakes.