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How is the word envie translated from French to English

Sentiment pénible causé par le désir de ce que possèdent les autres.

A bad feeling caused by wanting what others have.

noun
English translation
envy

Examples with “envie”

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  • Son succès l'a remplie d'envie. — His success filled her with envy.

  • J'envie ta patience. — I envy your patience.

  • L'envie n'a jamais rendu personne plus heureux. — Envy never made anyone happier.

  • Envies-tu ton frère aîné ? — Do you envy your older brother?

  • Essaie de ne pas ressentir d'envie pour de petites choses. — Try not to feel envy over small things.

  • Beaucoup de collègues enviaient son emploi du temps léger. — Many colleagues envied his easy schedule.

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FAQ about “envie”

How is “envie” translated from French?
“envie” translates into English as “envy”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “envie” mean?
Meaning of “envie”: Sentiment pénible causé par le désir de ce que possèdent les autres. In English — “envy”.
What part of speech is “envie”?
“envie” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “envie”?
Example sentences with “envie” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “envie”?
Add “envie” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.