French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
fier
Pronunciation
IPA/fjɛʁ/
Meaning
- adjectiveproud
Example
Il est fier de son fils.
He is proud of his son.
More examples
Je suis fier de mon travail.
I am proud of my work.
Core concept
A person stands pleased beside a valued achievement or loved one, showing quiet self-respect.
Common phrases
être fier de
be proud of
fier de soi
proud of oneself
fier comme un paon
proud as a peacock
Similar words
orgueilleux: Strongly believing in personal superiority and behaving arrogantly.
vaniteux: Having a strong need to display personal charm or success.
satisfait: Feeling content with a result or situation.
honoré: Feeling honored by receiving respect or praise.
Definition in French
Qui éprouve une satisfaction et une estime liées à la valeur ou au succès d'une personne, d'un groupe ou d'une action.
Word origin
French fier comes from Old French fier, related to Latin ferus, meaning wild or fierce, with its sense developing toward proud and self-assured.
Usage tips
- The adjective agrees with the noun: fier, fière, fiers, or fières, and the common pattern is être fier de plus a noun or infinitive.