English–French
“selfishness” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/egoizm/
Example
Elle admet son égoïsme et essaie d'écouter les autres.
She admits her selfishness and tries to listen to others.
How to say “selfishness” in French
“Selfishness” in French is égoïsme.
A private scale weighs one's own interests more heavily than the well-being of people nearby.
Example sentences with égoïsme
C'était un acte d'égoïsme.
It was an act of selfishness.
Tips for using égoïsme
- French égoïsme usually describes self-centered behavior, whereas English egoism can also refer to a philosophical doctrine.