Also means
pride
Usage Note
Amour-propre is a compound noun meaning self-regard or wounded pride — blesser l'amour-propre de quelqu'un means to hurt someone's pride. It is always masculine and invariable in number (des amours-propres is rarely used). The concept entered English through French philosophy.
Examples
"Il a un amour-propre très développé."
Natural Translation
He has a very developed sense of self-esteem.
Literal Translation
He has a very developed self-love.
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