peu sûr de soi
The English phrase 'insecure' is translated into French as peu sûr de soi.
The phrase is used to describe a person who is not comfortable in certain situations. An example of a related behavior is Se ronger les ongles, which means to bite one's nails.
Meaning: not comfortable in certain situations (adj)
Did you know?
- In French, to say someone is 'insecure' regarding their looks, you would often use the phrase complexé, which implies having a deep-seated complex.
- The word sûr is spelled with a circumflex accent to distinguish it from sur, which means 'on'.
- The word peu shares a common ancestor with the English word 'few', meaning they are distant linguistic cousins.
Examples in context
- Le quartier présente un niveau d'insécurité élevé.The neighborhood has a high level of insecurity.
- Il souffre d'un sérieux manque de confiance en soi.He suffers from a serious lack of self-confidence.
- Elle se sent souvent mal dans sa peau.She often feels insecure.
- J'évite ces réunions car je manque d'assurance en public.I avoid those meetings because I lack confidence in public speaking.
