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amour-propre

self-respect

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phrase Rare #37,794
self-respect Often refers to a person's sense of dignity or self-esteem. It is commonly used with avoir or manquer de.
FR: Il faut garder un peu d'amour-propre.
EN: You have to keep some self-respect.

Elle est peu sûre d'elle et a un amour-propre limité.

She is insecure and has low self-esteem.

Vous n'avez pas d'amour-propre ?

You have no self-respect?

— Porco Rosso (1992)

J'ai très peu d'amour-propre.

I have very little self-esteem.

Si tu avais un brin d'amour-propre, tu rendrais ce livre.

If you had even an ounce of self-respect, you’d return this book.

— Harry Potter et le Prince de sang-mêlé (2009)

Je n'ai pas d'amour-propre.

I have no self-respect.

Elle n'a pas d'amour-propre.

She has no self-respect.