No. 9,220 in French
convoitait
"Convoitait" means "desired" or "coveted."
In a sentence
Il convoitait une voiture luxueuse qu'il voyait tous les jours.
He was longing for a luxurious car he saw every day.
The word 'convoitait' here expresses a strong desire or longing for something, in this case, a luxurious car.
Elle convoitait la première place au concours de chant.
She was aspiring to win first place in the singing competition.
The word 'convoitait' indicates an aspiration or intense desire to achieve a goal, such as winning a competition.
Un chat convoitait la nourriture sur la table.
A cat coveted the food on the table.
The word 'convoitait' describes a strong inclination or want for something within sight, like food.
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