je suis fier
The English phrase "I am proud" is expressed in French as je suis fier.
This phrase is used to express a feeling of deep satisfaction with one's own achievements or those of another person.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must change from 'fier' to je suis fière. The plural form of the phrase is nous sommes fiers for a group of men or a mixed group. In French, you are proud de something or someone, whereas in English you are proud 'of' or 'to' do something.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to include the preposition de before the object of their pride.
Did you know?
- In French, the word fier can describe a person who is proud, but it can also describe a physically steep or towering object, such as a 'proud' cliff.
- While je suis fier expresses pride, the phrase se fier à means 'to trust' or 'to rely on'. These two uses of the word fier come from two completely different Latin roots.
- The word fier used for 'proud' is a descendant of the Latin 'ferus', which is why it carries a historical connotation of being 'wild' or 'insolent'.
Examples in context
- Je suis fier de toi.I am proud of you.This sentence shows how to express being proud of someone using je suis fier.Tatoeba #7419 by RaspaKrusto, translation #2506876 by BoriQa
- Je suis fier d'être docteur.I am proud of being a doctor.This sentence demonstrates how to express pride in a profession using je suis fier.Tatoeba #332305 by TRANG, translation #258222 by CC
- Je suis fier de travailler avec vous.I am proud to work with you.This sentence illustrates expressing pride in a specific action using je suis fier.Tatoeba #332304 by TRANG, translation #255690 by CK
- Je suis fier des réalisations de mon équipe.I am proud of my team's accomplishments.
- Je suis fière de vous pour votre réussiteI am proud of you for your success
- Voir mes enfants aider les autres, ça me rend fierSeeing my children help others, that makes me proud
- Je suis fier de mes enfants.I am proud of my children.
- Je suis fière de mon pays.I am proud of my country.
- Je suis trop fier de toi !I am so proud of you!
- Ça me rend fière de faire partie de cette équipe.That makes me proud to be part of this team.
- Je suis fier de toi pour ton engagement.I am proud of you for your commitment.
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Example conversation
Nathan tells Emma about his recent promotion at work.
- EmmaFélicitations pour ta promotion, Nathan !Congratulations on your promotion, Nathan!
- NathanMerci, Emma. Je suis fier de ce nouveau poste.Thank you, Emma. I am proud of this new position.
- EmmaTu le mérites vraiment.You really deserve it.
- NathanC'est très gentil de ta part.That is very kind of you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fier, je, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
