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"orgueil"

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition: (masc noun) - pride, arrogance

L'orgueil est un des sept péchés capitaux - Pride is one of the seven deadly sins.

Son orgueil peut nous mettre en danger - His arrogance may put us in danger.

Related: orgueilleusement (adv) - proudly, arrogantly; orgueilleux (adj) - proud, arrogant

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Pronunciation: [uhr geuy]Audio Link

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