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How do you say proud of in French?

There are a few ways to say "proud of" in French, depending on the context:

General:

* Fier de - This is the most common and versatile way to say "proud of." It can be followed by a noun or pronoun.

* Example: Je suis fier de mon fils. (I am proud of my son.)

* Fier/Fière de - This is the same as "fier de," but it changes gender to agree with the subject.

* Example: Elle est fière de sa réussite. (She is proud of her success.)

More specific:

* Ravie de (for a woman) - This means "delighted with" or "proud of" and is more informal and positive.

* Heureux/Heureuse de (for a man/woman) - This means "happy with" or "proud of" and is more informal and positive.

* Content/Contente de - This means "satisfied with" or "proud of" and is less emotionally charged.

* Satisfait/Satisfaite de - This means "satisfied with" or "proud of" and is more formal.

The best way to choose the correct expression depends on the situation and the level of formality.

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