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all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personnalité

easily annoyed and quick to anger

avoir mauvais caractère

constantly telling others what they should do

dominateur, autoritaire

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

prudent, circonspect

thoughtful of others and their feelings

prévenant, attentionné, délicat, aimable

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

créatif

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

cruel

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

excentrique

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

crédule

hard-working and productive

travailleur, dynamique

not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

peu sûr, peu assuré

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

intelligent, intelligente

tending to criticize or form negative opinions about others without considering their perspective or circumstances

enclin à critiquer, toujours prompt à critiquer les autres

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

extraverti, ouvert, sociable

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

passionné, dévoué

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociable, qui aime la compagnie

putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

altruiste, désintéressé

excessively pleased with oneself or one's accomplishments, often to the point of not feeling the need to improve or change

auto-satisfait, satisfait de soi-même

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

malin, futé, astucieux

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

spontané, impulsif

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

radin, pingre

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

têtu

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

sympathique

lacking the ability to be trusted due to dishonesty or inconsistency

peu fiable, douteux

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

vaniteux

(of a person) not displaying good or appropriate behavior, particularly in social situations

mal élevé, impoli

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

facile à vivre

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

assidu

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

insouciant, léger

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

ouvert d'esprit

characterized by the capability of thinking or responding quickly and effectively

à l'esprit vif

(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities

avoir confiance en soi, avoir de l'assurance, sûr de soi

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

résolu, déterminé

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

insensible, épais d'peau

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

bien élevé, sage