jealous in French
jealous in French is jaloux, jalouse, envieux — jealous means worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.
jealous in French
jaloux
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. [from 13th c.]
jalouse
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. [from 13th c.]
jaloux
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]
envieux
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]
What does "jealous" mean?
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adj Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.
"He got jealous whenever she talked to her ex."
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adj Resentful of someone else's advantage, success, or possessions.
"She was jealous of her sister's new car."
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adj Fiercely protective of something valued.
"He was jealous of his privacy and rarely shared details of his life."
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jealous in a sentence
- He got jealous whenever she talked to her ex.
- Jealous thoughts kept her up at night.
- She was jealous of her sister's new car.
- He was jealous of his privacy and rarely shared details of his life.
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What is "jealous" in French?
"jealous" in French is jaloux, jalouse, envieux. jealous means: Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.
How do you use "jealous" in a sentence?
Example: "He got jealous whenever she talked to her ex." In French, "jealous" is jaloux, jalouse, envieux.
Are there other ways to say "jealous" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "jealous": jaloux, jalouse, envieux.
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