je suis jaloux
The English phrase "I am jealous" is translated into French as je suis jaloux.
This phrase is used to express a feeling of resentment or envy toward someone else. When you want to say you are jealous of something or someone, use the preposition de after the adjective, such as in je suis jaloux de toi (I am jealous of you).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes depending on who is speaking and how many people are involved. If the speaker is female, use the feminine form je suis jalouse. For a group of men or a mixed group, the adjective remains jaloux (e.g., nous sommes jaloux), while the feminine plural form is jalouses.
Did you know?
- The word jaloux shares a common ancestor with the English word 'zeal', both stemming from the Ancient Greek word ζῆλος.
- To express a 'green-eyed monster' type of jealousy, French speakers sometimes use the expression être vert de jalousie.
- A French speaker might describe a very protective partner as possessif instead of jaloux to avoid the negative connotation of envy.
Examples in context
- Je suis jaloux de ta réussite.I am jealous of your success.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase je suis jaloux.Tatoeba #11166465 by lbdx, translation #5354042 by joshodude_1308
- Je suis jaloux de sa patience.I am jealous of her patience.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about Léa's recent promotion.
- HugoTu as eu une promotion, c'est génial !You got a promotion, that's great!
- LéaMerci beaucoup, Hugo !Thank you very much, Hugo!
- HugoJe suis jaloux, je veux aussi monter !I am jealous, I want to move up too!
- LéaTu y arriveras bientôt, j'en suis sûre.You will get there soon, I am sure of it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jaloux, je, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
