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    Cupidité (en. Greed)

    /ky.pɪ.dite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An insatiable desire to accumulate material goods.
    His greed led him to betray his friends for money.
    Sa cupidité l'a conduit à trahir ses amis pour de l'argent.
    A pathological greed, often at the expense of moral values.
    The greed of the leaders caused the downfall of the company.
    La cupidité des dirigeants a provoqué la chute de l'entreprise.
    A character trait that promotes selfishness at the expense of others.
    He has always acted with greed, never caring about the consequences.
    Il a toujours agi avec cupidité, ne se souciant jamais des conséquences.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cupiditas', which means desire or passion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deadly greed
    A desire for wealth that leads someone to harm others.
    cupidité meurtrière
    limitless greed
    A desire to possess without any moral constraints.
    cupidité sans limites
    to advance out of greed
    To act solely for personal interests.
    avancer par cupidité

    Related Words

    avarice
    Insatiable desire to possess more wealth.
    avarice
    ravenousness
    State of being greedy, intense desire for possession.
    rapacité
    selfishness
    Tendency to think only of oneself, at the expense of others.
    égoïsme

    Slang Meanings

    Promoting excessive individualism.
    He is so greedy that he never shares his winnings.
    Il est tellement cupide qu'il ne partage jamais ses gains.
    Looking to profit from everything.
    His greedy behavior makes him an unreliable business partner.
    Son comportement cupide fait de lui un partenaire d'affaires peu fiable.