selves

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From self (n): npl: selves
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Principales traductions
AnglaisFrançais
self,
plural: selves
n
(individuality, identity)soi-même pron
 She's back to her old self again.
 Elle est redevenue elle-même.
self n (true nature) (identité)moi nm
 He showed his true self by that act of courage.
 Il a dévoilé son vrai moi en accomplissant ce geste de bravoure.
self- prefix (independent, automatic)auto- préf
 The virus is self-limiting and needs no treatment.
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Traductions supplémentaires
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self n (personal interest, advantage)soi pron
 Most religions require some sacrifice of self.
 La plupart des religions requièrent un sacrifice de soi.
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Formes composées
AnglaisFrançais
composed,
self-composed
adj
(person: calm) (personne)calme, posé adj
 Even in stressful situations, Cameron is composed.
 Même en situation stressante, Cameron est toujours posé.
economic self-sufficiency n uncountable (can support self)autosuffisance économique nf
  indépendance économique
 The program helps unemployed residents to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
 Le programme aide les résidents au chômage à atteindre l'autosuffisance économique.
identify as [sb/sth],
self-identify as [sb/sth]
v expr
(consider as your identity)se définir comme v pron + conj
  se considérer comme étant [qqn/qch] loc v
 A person who identifies as non-binary may use the pronoun "they".
inner self n (spiritual and emotional part of [sb](Philosophie)moi nm
 Meditation can help you find your inner self.
lack of self-confidence n (insecurity)manque de confiance en soi nm
 His lack of self-confidence held him back in his relationships with women.
lose your self-assurance v expr (become less confident)perdre son assurance loc v
 Don't lose your self-assurance because of one mistake.
  perdre confiance en soi loc v
 Ne perds pas confiance en toi juste pour une simple erreur.
one's self pron dated (your inner nature)soi-même pron
 Travel and meditation have long been considered good ways to find one's self.
 Voyage et méditation ont été longtemps considérés comme de bonnes manières de se trouver soi-même.
self-abasement n (degradation of yourself)rabaissement de soi nm
self-abnegation n (denying yourself [sth])sacrifice de soi nm
self-absorbed adj (selfish, narcissistic)égocentrique adj
 You're so self-absorbed; try thinking of someone besides yourself for a change!
self-absorption n (preoccupation with yourself)égocentrisme nm
 Michael's self-absorption is typical of boys his age; he has no idea what's going on in the world.
self-absorption n (physics: process)auto-absorption nf
self-abuse n (harming yourself)conduite autodestructrice nf
  automutilation nf
self-abuse n euphemism (masturbation)masturbation nf
self-acting adj (acting by itself)automatique adj
self-addressed adj (envelope: to sender) (enveloppe)libellée à l'adresse de l'expéditeur loc adj
  (enveloppe)libellée à votre nom et adresse loc adj
self-addressed envelope n (envelope addressed to self)enveloppe timbrée libellée à votre nom et adresse nf
  (courant)enveloppe timbrée à votre nom nf
self-adhesive adj (label, tape: sticks by itself)autocollant adj
self-advocacy n (empowerment of disabled people)défense de ses propres intérêts nf
  autonomie sociale nf
self-affirmation n (recognition of yourself)affirmation de soi nf
self-aggrandizement n (promoting oneself aggressively)auto-glorification nf
self-analysis n (evaluating yourself)autoanalyse nf
self-apparent adj (evident by itself)évident, manifeste adj
self-appointed adj (without agreement of others)autoproclamé, auto-désigné adj
self-appraisal n (assessment of yourself)auto-évaluation nf
self-assembly adj chiefly UK (to be assembled by buyer)en kit, à monter soi-même loc adj
self-assembly n (biology, chemistry: spontaneous ordering) (Biologie)autoassemblage nm
self-assertion n (confident expression of opinions)affirmation de soi nf
self-assertive adj (expressing one's views)sûr de soi loc adj
self-assessment n (evaluation of oneself on one's own behalf)auto-évaluation nf
 L'auto-évaluation est un bon moyen pour se préparer à la recherche d'un emploi.
self-assessment n UK (calculating own tax bill)autocotisation nf
 The deadline for submitting your self-assessment is 31st January.
self-assurance n (confidence in yourself)assurance nf
  confiance en soi nf
self-assured adj (confident)sûr de soi loc adj
  confiant en soi loc adj
 Cette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Elle est toujours sûre d'elle.
self-assuredness n (confidence)confiance en soi nf
self-audit n (evaluation done on one's own behalf)autoévaluation nf
self-aware adj (conscious of one's qualities and flaws)qui se connaît bien loc adj
self-awareness n (understanding of yourself)conscience de soi nf
 Self-awareness and meditation are central to Buddhism.
 La conscience de soi et la méditation sont au cœur du bouddhisme.
self-belief n (confidence in yourself)confiance en soi nf
self-care n (keeping healthy without assistance)prendre soin de soi loc v
self-catering n (holiday accommodation not including meals)appartement de location nm
  gîte nm
  (plutôt en bois)chalet de vacances nm
 Jose booked his family into a self-catering.
self-catering adj (holiday accommodation: not including meals)sans pension, sans demi-pension loc adj
  avec cuisine indépendante loc adj
 Mary didn't like all-inclusive hotels, so she booked a self-catering motel down by the beach.
self-censorship n (suppressing your own expression)autocensure nf
self-centered (US),
self-centred (UK)
adj
(concerned only with yourself)égocentrique adj
 I'm so tired of your self-centered behavior!
 J'en ai assez de ton comportement égocentrique !
self-certification n (statement of sick leave)auto-certification nf
self-checkout,
self-service checkout
n
(automated store payment system)caisse automatique nf
self-cleaning adj (automatically cleans itself)autonettoyant adj
self-closing adj (can close by itself)à fermeture automatique loc adj
self-colored (US),
self-coloured (UK)
adj
(of uniform colour) (d'une seule couleur)uni adj
 Keith keeps and races self-coloured pigeons.
 Pour la compétition, Keith ne garde que les pigeons de couleur unie.
self-composure n (calmness)sang-froid nm
self-conceit n (arrogance)vanité, prétention nf
self-confessed adj (admitted by self)de son propre aveu loc adv
self-confidence n (assurance in own qualities)confiance en soi nf
  assurance nf
 On stage the band's lead singer was full of self-confidence.
 Cette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. La confiance en soi est dure à acquérir.
 Sur scène, le chanteur du groupe était plein d'assurance.
self-confident adj (assured)avoir confiance en soi, avoir de l'assurance loc v
  sûr de soi loc adj
 Janice isn't self-confident enough to ask for a promotion.
 Janice n'a pas assez confiance en elle (or: n'a pas assez confiance) pour demander une promotion.
 Janice n'est pas assez sûre d'elle pour demander une promotion.
self-congratulation n (smugness, being pleased with yourself)autosatisfaction nf
self-conscious adj (embarrassed, too self-aware) (personne, sourire...)gêné adj
  (personne)mal à l'aise loc adj
  (personne)complexé adj
 Knowing that everyone was watching made me feel very self-conscious.
 Savoir que tout le monde me regarde me met mal à l'aise.
self-conscious adj (action, gesture: too self-aware)guindé, affecté adj
 Edward gave a self-conscious laugh.
 Edward fit un rire guindé (or: affecté).
self-conscious adj (aware of own existence) (Philosophie...)conscient de soi loc adj
  qui a conscience de soi loc adj
 The robots in this sci-fi movie are self-conscious.
self-consciously adv (bashfully, nervously)timidement adv
self-consciously adv (by design, with awareness)sciemment adv
 The novel is written in a self-consciously literary style.
self-consciousness n (embarrassment)complexes nmpl
  inhibition, timidité, gêne nf
  embarras nm
  (littéraire)pusillanimité nf
 Self-consciousness is normal among teenagers, especially if they move to a new school.
self-consciousness n (philosophy: awareness of self) (Philosophie)conscience de soi nf
 The philosopher wrote extensively about self-consciousness.
self-contained adj (independent, separate and complete) (logement)indépendant adj
 All of our accommodation is fully self-contained.
 Tous nos logements sont entièrement indépendants.
self-contained adj (person: unsociable) (personne)replié sur soi-même loc adj
 My father was a quiet, shy, self-contained man.
 Mon père était un homme calme, timide et replié sur lui-même.
self-contained adj ([sth]: operating without outside support)autonome adj
 The self-contained ecosystem around the reef is vulnerable to climate change.
self-contradiction n (internal inconsistency)contradiction avec soi-même nf
self-contradictory adj (statement, behaviour)contradictoire adj
  qui se contredit loc adj
self-control n (restraint, discipline)maîtrise de soi nf
  sang-froid nm
  retenue nf
 Please try to exercise a little bit of self-control today; this is a very important meeting.
self-controlled adj (exercising moderation)maître de soi, maîtresse de soi loc adj
self-correcting adj (fixes itself)autocorrectif, autocorrective adj
self-critical adj (judgmental of oneself)autocritique adj
self-criticism n (critiquing yourself)autocritique nf
self-deception n (fooling yourself)aveuglement nm
 Mike really thinks he'll pass his exams, even though he hasn't studied; his self-deception knows no bounds!
self-declared adj (proclaiming oneself to be)autoproclamé adj
 Le président autoproclamé a tenu un discours devant ses citoyens.
self-defeating adj (causing problems for oneself)contre-productif, contre-productive adj
  autodestructeur, autodestructrice adj
 You'll never get anywhere with a self-defeating attitude like that!
self-defense (US),
self-defence (UK)
n
(justifying yourself)justification nf
Note: in self-defence : pour se défendre
self-defense (US),
self-defence (UK)
n
(skill: fending off attack)autodéfense nf
 Après son agression, la jeune femme a décidé de prendre des cours d'autodéfense pour pouvoir se protéger.
self-defense (US),
self-defence (UK)
n
(law: protecting self and family) (Droit)légitime défense nf
self-delusion n (believing [sth] false)aveuglement nm
  illusion nf
  faux espoir nm
self-denial n (unselfishness, self-sacrifice)négation de soi nf
  abnégation nf
  sacrifice de soi nm
self-deprecating adj (critical of yourself)se dénigrer, se dévaloriser v pron
  (plus positif)plein d'autodérision loc adj
 My older sister is far too self-deprecating for her own good.
 Ma grande sœur se dénigre (or: se dévalorise) trop pour son propre bien.
self-described,
self-identified
adj
(considering yourself as)qui se décrit lui-même comme étant [qch] loc adj
self-destruct vi (object: destroy itself) (objet, machine)s'autodétruire v pron
self-destruct vi figurative (person: treat yourself abusively) (figuré : une personne)s'autodétruire v pron
self-destruction n (automatic destroy mechanism)autodestruction nf
 Le héros enclencha le compte à rebours du système d'autodestruction.
  (Biologie, Psychologie)autolyse nf
self-destruction n (self-hating behaviour)autodestruction nf
 The rebellious teenager seemed bent on self-destruction.
  auto-agressivité nf
 Cette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Son comportement violent comprend hétéro- et auto-agressivité.
self-destructive adj (harming oneself)autodestructeur, autodestructrice adj
self-determination n (person: controlling own life)autodétermination nf
self-determination n (country: governing itself)autodétermination nf
self-determined adj (without outside influence)autodéterminé adj
self-diagnose vi (make diagnosis)s'auto-diagnostiquer v pron
self-diagnose [sth] vtr (identify an illness)s'auto-diagnostiquer [qch] v pron
self-diagnosed adj (illness: diagnosed by yourself)auto-diagnostiqué adj
self-diagnosed adj (person: diagnosing self as)auto-diagnostiqué adj
self-directed adj (aimed at yourself)dirigé vers soi-même loc adj
self-directed adj (controlled by yourself)autonome adj
  (Éducation)autodirigé adj
self-directed adj (person: having initiative) (personne)autonome adj
self-direction n (determination and independence)autonomie nf
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