English Explanatory Dictionary

envie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To vie; to emulate; to strive.
noun
  1. A strong desire or craving, especially for (a particular kind of) food.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈvaɪ/ /ɛnˈvaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-envie.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-envie2.wav /ɑːnˈviː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-envie3.wav

Word forms

envie envies envying envied

Etymology

From en- + vie.

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