What does envier in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word envier in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use envier in French.

The word envier in French means envy, covet, be as good as , be just as good as , be every bit as good as, be as good as , be just as good as , be every bit as good as. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word envier

envy

verbe transitif (éprouver de l'envie)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il envie son ami d'avoir si bien réussi.
He envies his friend for being so successful.

covet

verbe transitif (désirer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il envie la place de Premier Ministre.
He covets the position of Prime Minister.

be as good as , be just as good as , be every bit as good as

locution verbale (soutenir largement une comparaison)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

be as good as , be just as good as , be every bit as good as

locution verbale (être au moins de même valeur que [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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