English–French
“envy” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃vje/
Example
Il ne faut pas envier ce que les autres ont.
You shouldn't envy what other people have.
How to say “envy” in French
“Envy” in French is envier.
Another person's advantage appears within reach, creating a wish to have the same thing.
Example sentences with envier
Il m'arrive d'envier la chance de mon collègue.
I sometimes envy my colleague's good fortune.
Tips for using envier
- The usual pattern is envier quelque chose à quelqu'un: the desired thing is the direct object, and its owner follows à.