Kilo Lingo

l'

feminine

/ɑ̃.vi/

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Translation

desire, envy

Word origin

From Latin invidia ('envy, ill will'), from invidere ('to look askance at, to envy'), from in- and videre ('to see').

Origin
Latin
Root
invidia
English cognates
envy, invidious, vision

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

J' bonne pizza .

I feel like eating a good pizza tonight.

.

She felt like abandoning everything and travelling.

' aujourd'hui.

He has no desire whatsoever to work today.

J' ' serré.

I fancy a strong espresso.

' .

She doesn't feel like going out this evening.

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