No. 7,955 in French
stolz
The word "stolz" is not French; it is German and means "proud" in English.
In a sentence
Il est très fier de ses enfants.
He is very proud of his children.
The word 'fier' translates to 'proud' in this context, highlighting a positive feeling of satisfaction derived from his children's achievements.
Elle travaille dur pour rendre ses parents fiers.
She works hard to make her parents proud.
Here, 'fiers' is used in the context of inspiring pride in her parents, indicating their emotional response to her actions.
Être trop fier peut compliquer les relations interpersonnelles.
Being too proud can complicate interpersonal relationships.
In this case, 'fier' implies excessive pride, a character trait that might create challenges in social dynamics.
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