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lust in French

lust in French is luxure, concupiscence, convoitise — lust means a strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.

lust in French

luxure
noun
A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
concupiscence
noun
A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
convoitise
noun
(archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
désirer
verb
(intransitive, usually in the phrase lust after) To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.
joie
verb
(intransitive, usually in the phrase lust after) To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

What does "lust" mean?

  1. noun A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.
    "Their relationship began as pure lust before turning into something deeper."
  2. noun A powerful longing or craving for something, not necessarily sexual.
    "His lust for power drove him to betray his closest allies."
  3. verb To feel a strong desire for someone or something.
    "He lusted after the sports car in the showroom window."

lust in a sentence

  • Their relationship began as pure lust before turning into something deeper.
  • His lust for power drove him to betray his closest allies.
  • He lusted after the sports car in the showroom window.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lust" in French?

"lust" in French is luxure, concupiscence, convoitise. lust means: A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.

How do you use "lust" in a sentence?

Example: "Their relationship began as pure lust before turning into something deeper." In French, "lust" is luxure, concupiscence, convoitise.

Are there other ways to say "lust" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "lust": luxure, concupiscence, convoitise, désirer, joie.

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