covet in French
covet in French is convoiter, désirer, guigner — covet means to want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
covet in French
convoiter
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
désirer
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
convoiter
(transitive) To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
guigner
(transitive) To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
What does "covet" mean?
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verb To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
"He coveted his neighbor's new sports car."
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covet in a sentence
- He coveted his neighbor's new sports car.
- She had long coveted a corner office with a view.
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What is "covet" in French?
"covet" in French is convoiter, désirer, guigner. covet means: To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
How do you use "covet" in a sentence?
Example: "He coveted his neighbor's new sports car." In French, "covet" is convoiter, désirer, guigner.
Are there other ways to say "covet" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "covet": convoiter, désirer, guigner.
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