envie
desire, craving, longing
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.vi/
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Cultural Note
'Avoir envie de' is a versatile expression that can range from casual wanting ('j'ai envie d'un café') to intense romantic desire ('j'ai envie de toi'). Context determines the intensity. In romantic settings, it expresses yearning and physical desire with a directness that feels natural in French.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai envie de toi.
I want you. / I desire you.
Il a envie de la revoir le plus vite possible.
He longs to see her again as soon as possible.