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    Jalousies (en. Jealousies)

    /ʒa.lu.zi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A feeling of envy or insecurity, often linked to the fear of losing a partner's affection or attention.
    His jealousy towards his colleague was evident during the meeting.
    Sa jalousie envers son collègue était évidente lors de la réunion.
    An emotional reaction that occurs when one perceives a threat to a valuable relationship.
    Jealousy can sometimes lead to conflicts in a romantic relationship.
    La jalousie peut parfois conduire à des conflits dans une relation amoureuse.
    An emotional state that can affect an individual's mental health.
    He had to work on his jealousy to improve his relationship.
    Il a dû travailler sur sa jalousie pour améliorer sa relation.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'zelus', meaning 'zeal' or 'envy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pathological jealousy
    An extreme state of jealousy that affects behavior and relationships.
    jalousie maladive
    playing on jealousy
    To exploit feelings of jealousy to manipulate someone.
    jouer sur la jalousie
    to have jealousies
    To feel jealousy towards someone.
    avoir des jalousies
    green jealousy
    A jealousy considered a normal reaction, often associated with love.
    jalousie verte

    Related Words

    jealous
    One who feels jealousy.
    jaloux
    jealousy
    The feeling or state of experiencing jealousy.
    jalousie
    envy
    A feeling of desire to possess what someone else has.
    envie

    Slang Meanings

    To be resentful.
    When I see his success, I feel resentful due to my jealousy.
    Quand je vois son succès, j'ai le seum de ma jalousie.
    To be on edge.
    His success puts me on edge because of my jealousy.
    Sa réussite me met les nerfs à cause de ma jalousie.