Insight - Intermédiaire supérieur - Unité 1 - 1C

the concern for one's own benefit or well-being, often without thinking about others

intérêt personnel

the act of protecting oneself or one's property from harm or danger, typically through physical means

auto-défense

the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals and resist short-term temptations

maîtrise de soi

to the quality or state of being concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own

désintéressement

the confidence and trust one has in their own abilities, judgment, and decisions

assurance en soi

(of a person) overly focused on themselves and their own desires or interests

égocentrique

the natural instinct or desire of an individual to protect oneself from harm or danger

auto-préservation

the act of putting the needs or interests of others above one's own

auto-sacrifice

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compassion

readiness to face and endure danger or pain without any fear or hesitation

bravoure

a focus on acquiring material possessions and wealth without giving much attention to spiritual or ethical aspects

matérialisme

the belief in a favorable outcome or positive future

optimisme

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfectionnisme