orgueilleux

orgueilleux
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. proud
Flora ne s’excuse jamais, elle est tellement orgueilleuse !Flora never apologizes; she's so proud!
b. arrogant
Mon frère est trop orgueilleux pour demander de l'aide.My brother is too arrogant to ask for help.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. proud person
Notre chef est un orgueilleux. Il n'avoue jamais ses torts.Our boss is a proud person. He never admits he's wrong.
b. arrogant person
Qu'est-ce que Tatiana m'énerve ! - Ne me parle pas de cette orgueilleuse !Tatiana really gets on my nerves! - Don't talk to me about that arrogant person!
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