amour-propre

See also: amour propre

English

Noun

amour-propre (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of amour propre

French

Etymology

From amour (love) + propre ((one's) own).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.muʁ.pʁɔpʁ/
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Noun

amour-propre m (usually uncountable, plural amours-propres)

  1. self-esteem; quality of self-love; positive regard for oneself

Descendants

  • English: amour propre

Further reading

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