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égocentrique
Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary
self-centred Brit, self-centered Am ADJ
self-centred
égocentrique
self-pitying [Brit, Am ˌsɛlf ˈpɪdiɪŋ] ADJ
self-pitying person
qui s'apitoie sur son sort
self-pitying after n look, account
plein de pitié pour soi-même/lui-même etc
he is in a self-pitying mood
il est d'humeur à s'apitoyer sur lui-même
self-promotion N
self-promotion
promotion f personnelle
self-proclaimed ADJ
self-proclaimed
autoproclamé
self-preservation [Brit ˌsɛlfprɛzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n, Am ˈˌsɛlf ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən] N
self-preservation
autoconservation f
the self-preservation instinct
l'instinct m de conservation
self-praise N
self-praise
autosatisfaction f
self-starter [Brit, Am ˈˌsɛlf ˈstɑrdər] N
1. self-starter (person):
self-starter
personne f ambitieuse et indépendante
2. self-starter dated MOTOR:
self-starter
démarreur m automatique
self-regarding ADJ (concerned for oneself)
self-regarding
plein d'égards pour soi-même/lui-même etc
self-satisfied ADJ pej
self-satisfied
autosatisfait
self-reliant ADJ
self-reliant
autosuffisant
Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary
assurance (aisance, aplomb)
(self-)confidence, self-assurance
automutilation
self-mutilation, self-harm
il se soucie avant tout de son individu
he's very self-centred Brit
se préoccuper de sa petite personne
to be self-centred
examen de conscience (gén)
self-examination
explicite titre
self-explanatory
autobronzant (autobronzante)
self-tanning
autocontrôle (d'entreprise)
self-regulation
autocollant (autocollante)
self-adhesive
Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary
self <pl selves> [Brit sɛlf, Am sɛlf] N
1. self (gen) PSYCH:
self
moi m
she's looking for her true self
elle cherche son vrai moi
the difference between our private and public selves
la différence entre notre moi privé et notre moi public
tickets for self and secretary (on memo)
billets pour ma secrétaire et moi-même
without thought of self
sans une pensée pour soi/lui/elle etc
the conscious self
le conscient
he's back to his old self again
il est redevenu lui-même
he's back to his old, miserly self
il est redevenu aussi avare qu'avant
your good self
vous-même
your good selves
vous-mêmes
one's better self
le meilleur de soi/de lui/d'elle etc
2. self FIN (on cheque):
self
moi-même
centred [Brit ˈsɛntəd, Am ˈsɛn(t)ərd] ADJ
centred
concentré
I. centre Brit, center Am [Brit ˈsɛntə, Am ˈsɛn(t)ər] N
1. centre (middle):
centre
centre m (of de)
in the centre
au centre
I live near the centre of London
j'habite près du centre de Londres
sweets with soft centres
bonbons mpl fourrés
sweets with soft centres attr aisle, lane, line, section
central
sweets with soft centres parting
au milieu
2. centre (focus):
centre
centre m
to be at the centre of a campaign/row
être au centre d'une campagne/dispute
to be the centre of attention
être le centre de l'attention
3. centre (seat):
centre
siège m
the centre of power/government
le siège du pouvoir/gouvernement
4. centre (designated area):
centre
centre m
shopping/sports/leisure centre
centre m commercial/sportif/de loisirs
5. centre POL:
centre
centre m
to be left/right of centre person, politics:
être à gauche/à droite du centre
a centre-left party
un parti du centre gauche
6. centre SPORTS (player):
centre
centre m
II. centre Brit, center Am [Brit ˈsɛntə, Am ˈsɛn(t)ər] VB trans, intr
centre COMPUT, SPORTS, TECH
centrer
III. -centred COMP
-centred
centré sur
child-centred education
enseignement m centré sur l'enfant
I. left [Brit lɛft, Am lɛft] VB pt VB pp
left → leave
II. left [Brit lɛft, Am lɛft] N
1. left (side or direction):
left
gauche f
on the left
sur la gauche
on your left
sur votre gauche
to the left
vers la gauche
keep (to the) left MOTOR
tenez la gauche
2. left POL:
the left
la gauche
on the left
à gauche
to the left of sb
à gauche de qn
3. left SPORTS:
left
gauche m
left
poing m gauche
III. left [Brit lɛft, Am lɛft] ADJ
left eye, hand, shoe:
left
gauche
IV. left [Brit lɛft, Am lɛft] ADV
left go, look, turn:
left
à gauche
V. left [Brit lɛft, Am lɛft]
left, right and centre (everywhere)
partout
left, right and centre (indiscriminately) criticize, spend money:
sans réfléchir
left, right and centre dismiss, censor:
à tout-va
to be out in left field inf Am
être à côté de la plaque inf
in the PONS Dictionary
self-cent(e)red ADJ pej
self-cent(e)red
égocentrique
self-colo(u)red ADJ
self-colo(u)red
uni(e)
self-respect N no pl
self-respect
dignité f
to take away sb's self-respect
avilir qn
self-criticism N no pl
self-criticism
autocritique f
self-reliance N no pl
self-reliance
indépendance f
self-confessed ADJ
self-confessed
avoué(e)
self-pity N no pl
self-pity
apitoiement m sur son (propre) sort
self-fulfilling ADJ
self-fulfilling
qui se réalise tout seul
pessimism is self-fulfilling
le pessimisme engendre le malheur
self-defeating ADJ
self-defeating
qui va à l'encontre du but recherché
self-defeating attempt
tentative f échouée d'avance
self-defence N no pl Aus, Brit
1. self-defence (protection):
self-defence
légitime défense f
2. self-defence (skill):
self-defence
autodéfense f
in the PONS Dictionary
English
English
French
French
self-r(a)ising flour
farine f avec levure
French
French
English
English
égocentrique
self-centred
égocentrique
self-centred individual
individualiste
self-centred Brit
individualiste
self-centered Am
individualiste
self-centered person Am
individualiste
self-centred person Brit
in the PONS Dictionary
self [self] N
1. self <selves>:
to find one's true self
trouver sa véritable personnalité
to be (like) one's former/old self
être de nouveau soi-même
2. self no pl form PSYCH:
the self
le moi
Phrases:
unto thine own self be true prov
sois honnête avec toi-même
in the PONS Dictionary
self-centered ADJ
self-centered
égocentrique
self-explanatory ADJ
self-explanatory
qui s'explique de soi-même
self-esteem N
self-esteem
estime f de soi
self-fulfillment N
self-fulfillment
épanouissement m de soi
I. self-employed ADJ
self-employed
indépendant(e)
II. self-employed N pl
the self-employed
les libéraux mpl
self-evident ADJ
self-evident
évident(e)
self-aware ADJ
self-aware
conscient(e) de soi-même
this child is already self-aware
cet enfant se connaît déjà bien
self-awareness N
self-awareness
connaissance f de soi
self-assured ADJ
self-assured
sûr(e) de soi
in the PONS Dictionary
égocentrique
self-centered individual
égocentrique
self-centered
individualiste
self-centered
individualiste
self-centered person
libre-service
self-service
maîtrise de soi
self-control
assurance
self-confidence
complaisant(e)
self-satisfied
intéressé(e)
self-interested
in the PONS Dictionary
self [self] N
1. self <selves>:
to find one's true self
trouver sa véritable personnalité
to be (like) one's old self
être de nouveau soi-même
2. self form PSYCH:
the self
le moi
OFAJ Glossary "Intégration et égalité des chances"
légitime défense
self-defence
quête d’identité
self-discovery
GEA Glossary of Refrigeration Technology
système d'auto-diagnostic
self-diagnosis system
effet autorégénérant
self healing effect
Present
Icentre
youcentre
he/she/itcentres
wecentre
youcentre
theycentre
Past
Icentred
youcentred
he/she/itcentred
wecentred
youcentred
theycentred
Present Perfect
Ihavecentred
youhavecentred
he/she/ithascentred
wehavecentred
youhavecentred
theyhavecentred
Past Perfect
Ihadcentred
youhadcentred
he/she/ithadcentred
wehadcentred
youhadcentred
theyhadcentred
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Toad is intelligent, creative and resourceful however he is also narcissistic, self-centred almost to the point of sociopathy, and completely lacking in even the most basic common sense.
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The underside of the fore wing is dark brown with a reddish strip with black, white-centred eyespots near the outer edge.
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He proposed that any point in one retina might yield singleness of vision with a circular region centred around the corresponding point in the other retina.
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Aspects formed by the progressed ascendant suggest significant developments in self-centred interests, personal ambitions and health.
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The resort itself is centred on the village which has shops, restaurants, a pub, wine store and a spa.
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