French Conversation · Level 25
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French word
égoïste
Pronunciation
IPA/egoist/
Meaning
- adjectiveselfish
Example
Elle est égoïste avec ses amis.
She is selfish with her friends.
More examples
Se montrer égoïste peut ruiner une relation.
Acting selfishly can ruin a relationship.
Core concept
A person pulling every benefit toward the self while leaving others' needs outside the circle.
Common phrases
un ami égoïste
a selfish friend
se montrer égoïste
act selfishly
un geste égoïste
a selfish gesture
Similar words
égocentrique: Viewing everything from a self-centered perspective with little regard for others' feelings.
indifférent: Showing little interest or concern for other people or events.
intéressé: Seeking personal gain and judging people or actions by their benefit.
Definition in French
Qui cherche son propre avantage sans se soucier des autres.
Word origin
French égoïste developed from égoïsme, ultimately based on Latin ego, 'I', with the adjective suffix -iste.
Usage tips
- Égoïste describes disregard for others in pursuit of personal advantage, while égocentrique emphasizes a self-centered way of thinking.
Other meanings
- self-centeredadjective
Opposites
- altruistealtruisticadjective
- désintéresséselflessadjective
Related words
- égoïsmeselfishnessnoun
- égoïstementselfishlyadverb