fier de moi
The English phrase "proud of myself" is translated into French as fier de moi.
This phrase is used to express feeling satisfaction with your own achievements or qualities. You can also use the expression J'ai de quoi être fier/fière to say "I have reasons to be proud."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from the adjective fier (proud) and the prepositional phrase de moi (of me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form fier is used for males. If the speaker is female, the adjective must take the feminine form fière.
Did you know?
- In French, the concept of 'pride' is split into two distinct words: use fier for positive, noble satisfaction, but use orgueil to describe the negative vice of vanity.
- The masculine adjective fier shares a common ancestor with the English word 'feral'. Both words trace back to a concept of being 'wild' or 'untamed'.
- The word fier can be used to describe someone who is not just proud, but 'steadfast' or 'valiant' in a noble sense.
Examples in context
- Je suis fier de moi.I'm proud of myself.This sentence shows how to use the phrase fier de moi in a positive statement.Tatoeba #4550722 by sacredceltic, translation #2548215 by CK
- Je ne suis pas fier de moi.I'm not proud of myself.This sentence shows how to use the phrase fier de moi in a negative statement.Tatoeba #8560201 by Aiji, translation #9137180 by acell
- Je suis tellement fier de moi.I'm very proud of myself.This sentence shows how to use the phrase fier de moi to express a high degree of pride.Tatoeba #12827964 by menaud, translation #4980985 by CK
- Je suis fière de moi-même d'avoir obtenu cette promotion.I am proud of myself for getting this promotion.
- J'éprouve de la fierté envers moi-même pour avoir surmonté ces obstacles.I am proud of myself for overcoming these obstacles.
- Je suis fier de moi pour avoir réussi mon examen.I am proud of myself for passing my exam.
- Après des années d'efforts, j'ai de quoi être fier de moi.After years of hard work, I have reasons to be proud of myself.
Example conversation
Hugo tells Chloé about completing a difficult marathon.
- HugoJ'ai enfin terminé mon premier marathon !I finally finished my first marathon!
- ChloéC'est incroyable, Hugo ! Bravo !That's incredible, Hugo! Well done!
- HugoMerci, je suis vraiment fier de moi.Thanks, I am really proud of myself.
- ChloéTu as raison d'être fier !You have every reason to be proud!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fier, moi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
