ego
US /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/
UK /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/
1.
ego, amour-propre
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
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His ego was bruised when he didn't get the promotion.
Son ego a été blessé quand il n'a pas obtenu la promotion.
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She has a huge ego and always thinks she's right.
Elle a un énorme ego et pense toujours qu'elle a raison.
2.
ego
(in Freudian theory) the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and unconscious elements and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity
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According to Freud, the ego balances the id and the superego.
Selon Freud, l'ego équilibre le ça et le surmoi.
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The development of the ego is crucial for a healthy personality.
Le développement de l'ego est crucial pour une personnalité saine.