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fierté

/fjɛʁte/
1.
nounfeminineSing

pride (positive sense: self-respect, satisfaction or pleasure at an achievement)

collective pride (pride felt by a group — e.g., national or community pride)

Elle a ressenti une grande fierté d'avoir terminé le projet en équipe.

She felt great pride at having finished the project with her team.

Synonyms:satisfaction, estime de soi
2.
nounfeminineSing

pride (negative sense: arrogance, conceit)

Sa fierté l'empêche de demander pardon, même quand il a tort.

His pride keeps him from apologizing, even when he's wrong.

Synonyms:orgueil, vanité, arrogance