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/ɑ̃.vi/
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
Examples
J' .
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' ' .
I fancy a strong espresso.
' .
She doesn't feel like going out this evening.
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