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"Jealous" in French: jaloux / jalouse
jaloux / jalouse
Jealous in French is jaloux for a man and jalouse for a woman. Être jaloux/jalouse de means to be jealous of. Match the ending to the person who feels it.
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How to pronounce jaloux / jalouse
Say it
zha-LOO / zha-LOOZ
/ʒa.lu/ /ʒa.luz/
Jaloux is zha-LOO. Jalouse is zha-LOOZ. J like the s in measure.
"Jealous" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jaloux / jalouse | jealous Agree with gender. | Agree with gender. |
| être jaloux/jalouse de | to be jealous of De + person or thing. | De + person or thing. |
| jalousie | jealousy Noun; also a window blind. | Noun; also a window blind. |
| un peu jaloux/jalouse | a bit jealous Softening the claim. | Softening the claim. |
How to use jaloux / jalouse in real life
- 1Honest chat
Je suis un peu jaloux de ses vacances.
I'm a bit jealous of his/her holiday.
Jaloux masculine.
- 2Friend confession
Elle est jalouse de sa collègue.
She's jealous of her colleague.
Jalouse feminine.
- 3Light tease
Ne sois pas jaloux, c'est juste un café.
Don't be jealous—it's just a coffee.
Imperative sois.
Mistakes English speakers make with jaloux / jalouse
Incorrect: Je suis jalouse (man about himself).
Correct: Je suis jaloux.
Gender agreement: jaloux vs jalouse.
Incorrect: Je suis jealous de toi.
Correct: Je suis jaloux / jalouse de toi.
Use jaloux/jalouse.
Good to know
Jaloux/jalouse can sound heavy in relationships—soften with un peu if you mean envy of a trip, not suspicion. Jalousie also names a slatted shutter.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reacting to a friend's promotion
ChatPal
Avoue, tu es un peu jaloux.
Admit it—you're a bit jealous.
You
Jaloux ? Non. Motivé, oui.
Jealous? No. Motivated, yes.
ChatPal
Bonne réponse.
Good answer.
You
Je lui envoie un message de félicitations.
I'll send congratulations.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Jealous" in French
How do you say jealous in French?
Jaloux (m) or jalouse (f).
How do I say jealous of?
Jaloux/jalouse de…
Does it agree?
Yes—with the person who is jealous.
How do you pronounce jaloux?
Zha-LOO; jalouse is zha-LOOZ.
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