Jalousie (en. Jealousy)

/ʒa.lu.zi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A state of mind or attitude characterized by envy and resentment towards someone.

He lives in jealousy, unable to bear his friends' success.

Il vit dans la jalousie, ne supportant pas le succès de ses amis.

A feeling that accompanies the worry of losing someone's affection.

Her jealousy towards her partner has caused many arguments.

Sa jalousie envers son partenaire a provoqué de nombreuses disputes.

A feeling of rivalry towards another person whom one considers a competitor.

Jealousy can often destroy friendships.

La jalousie peut souvent détruire des amitiés.

From the Latin 'zalousia', derived from the Greek 'zelos' meaning 'zeal', 'ardor'.

to be jealous of someone

To feel jealousy towards a person.

être jaloux de quelqu'un

unhealthy jealousy

Excessive jealousy that harms relationships.

jalousie maladive

to have jealousy in one's heart

To feel a deep jealousy.

avoir la jalousie au cœur

emotional jealousy

Jealousy related to romantic feelings.

jalousie affective

envy

Desire to possess what another person has.

envie

rivalry

Conflict between two parties competing for something.

rivalité

The anxiety of knowing that someone is luckier than oneself.

He can't help but feel jealousy when he sees his car.

Il ne peut s'empêcher de ressentir la jalousie quand il voit sa voiture.

A way to describe a very possessive person.

She is so jealous that she doesn't want him to go out without her.

Elle est tellement jalouse qu'elle ne veut pas qu'il sorte sans elle.