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    Avidité (en. Greed)

    /avidi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Excessive interest in something, especially regarding money or power.
    His greed for money led him to immoral acts.
    Son avidité pour l'argent l'a conduit à des actes immoraux.
    Excessive desire that exceeds normal needs.
    Greed is often seen as a moral failing.
    L'avidité est souvent considérée comme un défaut moral.
    The insatiable thirst for knowledge or pleasure.
    His thirst for learning reflects a genuine greed for knowledge.
    Sa soif d'apprendre témoigne d'une véritable avidité de savoir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aviditas', derived from 'avidus' meaning 'eager'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    power greed
    Intense and insatiable desire for power.
    avidité de pouvoir
    money greed
    Excessive desire for wealth.
    avidité d'argent
    to have greed
    To be in a state of insatiable desire.
    avoir de l'avidité

    Related Words

    greedy
    Who desires something intensely.
    avide
    covetousness
    Desire to possess what belongs to others.
    convoitise
    avaricious
    Who has greed, eager for material gains.
    cupide

    Slang Meanings

    To have eyes bigger than one's stomach.
    He wants to have it all, he has eyes bigger than his stomach.
    Il veut tout avoir, il a les yeux plus gros que le ventre.
    To be as broke as a joke.
    He spends without counting, he's as broke as a joke.
    Il dépense sans compter, c'est fauché comme les blés.