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Himself

hɪmˈsɛlf

Extrêmement Commun

300 - 400

300 - 400
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lui-même, soi-même, lui-même (as a reflexive pronoun)

Significations de Himself en français

Le mot "himself" est un pronom réfléchi utilisé en anglais pour désigner un homme ou un garçon en mettant l'accent sur le fait qu'il réalise une action sur lui-même. Il est couramment utilisé dans des contextes variés, tant formels qu'informels.

Utilisation pratique

Contexte: "Himself" est souvent utilisé pour souligner l'agent d'une action, pour montrer que la personne fait quelque chose pour elle-même ou par elle-même.
- Exemple: "He made the dinner himself." (Il a préparé le dîner lui-même.)
Phrases courantes:
- "He did it all by himself." (Il l'a fait tout seul.)
- "She taught him to believe in himself." (Elle lui a appris à croire en lui-même.)
- "You should be proud of yourself." (Tu devrais être fier de toi-même.)
Contexte formel et informel: "Himself" est utilisé dans des situations informelles, comme des conversations quotidiennes, ainsi que dans des contextes plus formels, tels que des essais ou des discours.

Erreurs courantes

Confusion avec "him": Les apprenants francophones peuvent parfois confondre "him" et "himself". "Him" est utilisé comme un pronom objet, tandis que "himself" est un pronom réfléchi. Par exemple, "I saw him" (Je l'ai vu) vs. "He saw himself in the mirror" (Il s'est vu dans le miroir).
Omission du pronom réfléchi: Dans certaines phrases, omettre "himself" peut changer le sens. Par exemple, "He fixed the car" (Il a réparé la voiture) n'implique pas qu'il l'a fait seul, tandis que "He fixed the car himself" (Il a réparé la voiture lui-même) souligne qu'il l'a fait sans aide.

Mots connexes

Synonymes: "By himself," "on his own" (tout seul).
Antonymes: "Together" (ensemble), "with others" (avec d'autres).

Prononciation

Le mot "himself" se prononce /hɪmˈsɛlf/. L'accent est mis sur la deuxième syllabe, ce qui est important pour une prononciation correcte.

Grammaire et étymologie

"Himself" est formé par la combinaison du pronom "him" et du suffixe réfléchi "-self". Il est utilisé pour renforcer ou préciser le pronom personnel. Le terme trouve son origine dans l'anglais ancien, où "-self" était utilisé pour indiquer une relation avec le sujet de la phrase.

Significations de Himself en français

lui-même

Exemple:

He did it all by himself.

Il a tout fait lui-même.

He believes in himself.

Il croit en lui-même.

Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to emphasize that a person is doing something alone or is responsible for their own actions.

Note: The pronoun 'lui-même' is often used for emphasis. In certain contexts, it can be translated as 'himself,' 'on his own,' or 'by himself.'

soi-même

Exemple:

You should be true to yourself.

Tu devrais être vrai envers toi-même.

He has to take care of himself.

Il doit s'occuper de lui-même.

Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used in a more general sense to refer to the self or oneself, often in philosophical or reflective contexts.

Note: 'Soi-même' is more commonly used in a broader context, while 'lui-même' is more specific to males. It emphasizes personal identity or responsibility.

lui-même (as a reflexive pronoun)

Exemple:

He introduced himself.

Il s'est présenté lui-même.

He taught himself how to play the guitar.

Il a appris à jouer de la guitare lui-même.

Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to indicate that the subject performs an action on themselves, often implying self-sufficiency.

Note: In reflexive constructions, 'lui-même' emphasizes that the subject is both the doer and the receiver of the action.

Les synonymes de Himself

himself

Refers to a male person doing something on his own or for himself.

Exemple: He built the bookshelf himself.

Note: None

he

Refers to a male person, often used as a subject pronoun.

Exemple: He built the bookshelf.

Note: More general, does not specifically emphasize the action being done by the person for himself.

his own

Indicates that the action was done independently by the male person.

Exemple: He built the bookshelf on his own.

Note: Emphasizes the independence of the action, similar to 'himself' but slightly more explicit.

the man himself

Emphasizes the specific identity of the male person who performed the action.

Exemple: The man himself built the bookshelf.

Note: More formal or emphatic way of referring to the male person.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Himself

be himself

To act naturally or without pretense; to be genuine.

Exemple: After a long day at work, he just wants to go home and be himself.

Note: The phrase 'be himself' emphasizes authenticity and being true to one's nature or character.

by himself

Alone or without assistance from others.

Exemple: He prefers to work by himself rather than in a group.

Note: 'By himself' stresses independence or solitude, contrasting with being with others.

help himself

To be unable to resist or control one's actions or desires.

Exemple: The cookies were so tempting that he couldn't help himself and ate the whole batch.

Note: This phrase implies a lack of self-control in a specific situation.

himself and his brother

To compare oneself to another person, especially a close relative or sibling.

Exemple: He is talented, but he always compares himself and his brother, who is more successful.

Note: This phrase highlights the act of comparison between oneself and someone else.

keep to himself

To stay apart from others; to be private or introverted.

Exemple: He's quite reserved and tends to keep to himself at social gatherings.

Note: This phrase suggests a deliberate choice to remain solitary or avoid social interaction.

make a name for himself

To become well-known or respected for one's achievements.

Exemple: He worked hard to make a name for himself in the music industry.

Note: 'Make a name for himself' emphasizes individual accomplishment and recognition.

talk to himself

To speak aloud when alone, typically as a way of processing thoughts or decisions.

Exemple: He often talks to himself when he's trying to figure things out.

Note: This phrase describes the act of verbalizing thoughts or inner dialogue.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Himself

Himbo

A himbo is a male character who is attractive but not very intelligent, often portrayed as kind-hearted and well-meaning.

Exemple: He may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's a lovable himbo.

Note: Himbo is a slang term that combines 'himself' with 'bimbo,' typically used for males, while bimbo is traditionally used for females.

Himmy

In this case, 'himmy' is slang for a self-absorbed person, someone who frequently talks about or praises himself.

Exemple: That dude is a total himmy, always bragging about himself.

Note: 'Himmy' is a colloquial term used to poke fun at individuals who exhibit egotistical or narcissistic behaviors.

Himselfy

When someone is feeling 'himselfy,' they are exhibiting confidence, perhaps even a bit of arrogance, due to a recent success or achievement.

Exemple: He's feeling all himselfy after acing that exam.

Note: 'Himselfy' is a playful and informal term that emphasizes an individual's self-assured or self-important demeanor in a given situation.

Himself - Exemples

He loves to spend time by himself.

Il aime passer du temps tout seul.

She saw himself in the mirror.

Elle s'est vue dans le miroir.

They need to believe in themselves.

Ils doivent croire en eux-mêmes.

I can't believe he did it all by himself.

Je ne peux pas croire qu'il a tout fait tout seul.

Grammaire de Himself

Himself - Pronom (Pronoun) / Pronom personnel (Personal pronoun)

Lemme: himself

Conjugaisons

Syllabes, Séparation et Accent

himself contient 2 syllabes: him • self

Transcription phonétique: (h)im-ˈself

him self , (h)im ˈself (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Himself - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.

himself: 300 - 400 (Extrêmement Commun).

Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

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