conceit

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    excessive pride in one's abilities or appearance; self-importance
    fr: orgueil
  2. noun
    an imaginative or fanciful idea; a notion
    fr: fantaisie

examples

  1. The artist's conceit was evident in his work.

    L'orgueil de l'artiste était évident dans son œuvre.

  2. She had a conceit that she could fly.

    Elle avait la fantaisie de pouvoir voler.