surhomme
superman
noun soor-OM Rare
Origin: Calque of German Übermensch (Nietzsche)
Also means
superhuman being
Usage Note
Surhomme translates Nietzsche's concept of the Übermensch, meaning a being who has transcended ordinary humanity. Outside philosophy it is used colloquially and humorously to describe someone who seems to possess superhuman ability.
Examples
"Il se prend pour un surhomme invincible."
Natural Translation
He thinks of himself as an invincible superman.
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