No. 9,221 in French
convoitent
"Convoitent" means "covet" or "desire eagerly."
In a sentence
Les élèves convoitent la récompense après leurs efforts.
The students covet the reward after their efforts.
Here, 'convoitent' is used to express the students' strong desire or yearning for the reward reflecting ambition or aspiration.
Malheureusement, certains convoitent les biens de leurs voisins de manière injuste.
Unfortunately, some covet their neighbors' possessions unfairly.
In this sentence, 'convoitent' conveys an inappropriate or unethical desire for someone else's goods.
Les artistes convoitent souvent la reconnaissance publique pour leur travail.
Artists often covet public recognition for their work.
Here, 'convoitent' illustrates the wish or longing for acknowledgment and validation in their field.
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