luxure
/lyk.syʁ/feminine
The English word 'lust' is translated into French as luxure or convoitise.
Meaning: strong desire, especially of a sexual nature (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| luxure | /lyk.syʁ/ | feminine |
| convoitise | /kɔ̃.vwa.tiz/ |
Which one should you use?
luxure is used specifically to denote sexual lust, often within a moral or religious context. In contrast, convoitise refers more to an intense desire for things one does not have, such as wealth or possessions, rather than purely sexual desire.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
luxure is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word luxure has two syllables and is pronounced /lyk.syʁ/.
When do people say it?
In the context of the seven deadly sins, the term used is la luxure.
Did you know?
- The word luxure shares its Latin root with the English word 'luxury'.
- Because luxure is so heavily tied to the seven deadly sins, using it in a modern dating context can sound unintentionally archaic or overly dramatic.
- While luxure describes the sin of lust, the French word for 'lustful' in a romantic or seductive sense is often voluptueux, which emphasizes sensory pleasure rather than moral failure.
Examples in context
- La luxure est l'un des sept péchés capitaux.Lust is one of the seven deadly sins.This sentence is useful for seeing luxure used in the context of the seven deadly sins.Tatoeba #10234099 by lbdx, translation #2669418 by nancy
- La convoitise est traîtresse. Si tu la laisses faire, elle te privera de tes amis.Lust is treacherous. If you let it, you could be deprived from your friends.This sentence demonstrates the use of convoitise describing a treacherous desire.Tatoeba #9767329 by AmarMecheri, translation #9767331 by AmarMecheri
- Les sept péchés capitaux sont : l'orgueil, l'envie, l'avarice, la colère, la luxure, la gourmandise et la paresse.The seven deadly sins are: pride, envy, greed, anger, lust, gluttony and sloth.This sentence lists luxure as one of the seven deadly sins.Tatoeba #6333845 by Adelpa, translation #4052466 by mervert1
- Son charisme suscite en moi un désir brûlant.His charisma ignites a burning desire in me.
- Elle ressent un amour charnel intense pour lui.She feels an intense carnal love for him.
- Sa libido est toujours en feu!His libido is always on fire!
- Je crois qu'il a des vues sur toi.I think he has feelings for you.
- Je kiffe grave cette fille.I really like this girl (strongly attracted to her).
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing the themes of a classic novel they are reading.
- LéaLe héros est aveuglé par la luxure.The hero is blinded by lust.
- HugoC'est vrai, il perd tout pour elle.That's true, he loses everything for her.
- LéaL'auteur critique sévèrement la luxure ici.The author severely criticizes lust here.
- HugoC'est une leçon morale très forte.It is a very strong moral lesson.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lust” translations and entries luxure, convoitise, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries convoitise, luxure, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Tatoeba CC0 1.0.
