Usage Note
égoïsme describes a habitual tendency to put one's own interests first. The related adjective is égoïste (selfish), which can also function as a noun (a selfish person). The diaeresis in égoïsme signals that the 'o' and 'i' are pronounced as separate vowels.
Examples
"Son égoïsme finit par le trahir."
Natural Translation
His selfishness ends up betraying him.
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