Francophonie· easy
se regarder le nombril
“to look at one’s own navel”
Meaning
To be completely self-absorbed
Explanation
Describes someone too wrapped up in themselves to notice or care about the wider world, much like the English idea of navel-gazing.
Example
Il passe son temps à se regarder le nombril au lieu d’aider les autres.
He spends his time navel-gazing instead of helping others.
Origin
Origin uncertain.