French Conversation · Level 15
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French word
fierté
Pronunciation
IPA/fjɛʁte/
Meaning
- feminine nounpride
Example
C'est une fierté pour moi.
It is a source of pride for me.
More examples
Il a caché sa fierté malgré les compliments.
He hid his pride despite the compliments.
Core concept
An inner feeling of standing taller because personal or shared value feels real and deserved.
Common phrases
cacher sa fierté
hide one's pride
fierté familiale
family pride
mettre sa fierté de côté
set one's pride aside
Similar words
orgueil: A proud sense of being better than others, often openly displayed.
estime: Respectful and warm appreciation of oneself or another.
satisfaction: Contentment when a wish comes true or an effort pays off.
Definition in French
Sentiment d'estime ou de satisfaction envers soi-même, une action accomplie ou un groupe auquel on appartient.
Word origin
The noun fierté was formed in Old French from fier by adding -té, an ending used to form abstract nouns and descended from Latin -tatem.
Usage tips
- The related adjective is fier before masculine singular nouns and fière before feminine singular nouns, as in fier de and fière de.