What does en soi in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word en soi in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use en soi in French.

The word en soi in French means in itself, have self-confidence, self-confidence, believe in yourself, have confidence in yourself, be an end in itself, an end in itself, lack of self-confidence, lack confidence, lack self-confidence, not be an end in itself, have within you, have in you. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word en soi

in itself

locution adverbiale (intrinsèquement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Le musée Guggenheim est une raison en soi de visiter Bilbao.
The Guggenheim museum is a reason to visit Bilbao in itself.

have self-confidence

locution verbale (croire en ses capacités)

Aie confiance en toi ! Tu vas y arriver.

self-confidence

nom féminin (fait d'être sûr de ses capacités)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La confiance en soi est indispensable en compétition.
Self-confidence is essential when competing.

believe in yourself, have confidence in yourself

locution verbale (avoir confiance en ses capacités)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tous les grands sportifs croient en eux.

be an end in itself

(nécessaire mais insuffisant)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

an end in itself

nom féminin (un but ultime)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

lack of self-confidence

nom masculin (insécurité personnelle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le manque de confiance en soi est rédhibitoire pour un commercial.

lack confidence, lack self-confidence

locution verbale (ressentir de l'insécurité)

Il manque trop de confiance en lui pour monter sa propre société.

not be an end in itself

locution verbale (être accessoire)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

have within you, have in you

locution verbale (détenir, posséder)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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