French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
arrogance
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁogɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounarrogance
Example
Ne montre pas d'arrogance devant les autres.
Don't show arrogance in front of others.
More examples
Son arrogance a blessé ses collègues.
His arrogance hurt his colleagues.
Core concept
Someone looking down on others while presenting their own status as higher.
Common phrases
faire preuve d'arrogance
display arrogance
montrer de l'arrogance
show arrogance
parler avec arrogance
speak with arrogance
Similar words
orgueil: A strong feeling of pride in one's abilities or social position.
prétention: An attitude or claim that presents oneself as greater than one's abilities or status warrant.
vanité: A desire to display outward qualities or possessions to attract attention.
mépris: A cold attitude that treats others as unworthy of respect.
Definition in French
Attitude ou comportement qui montre qu'une personne se croit supérieure aux autres, exprimant mépris ou hauteur dans ses paroles ou gestes.
Word origin
Arrogance is a French borrowing from Latin arrogantia, a noun associated with arrogantem and arrogare, which meant claiming for oneself.
Usage tips
- Arrogance is a strong negative judgment, whereas assurance can describe confidence without implying contempt for others.