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jaloux
jaloux
French
Etymology
From Old French jalous, from Late Latin zelosus, from zelus, from Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zêlos, “zeal, jealousy”). Compare Italian geloso, Spanish celoso.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʒa.lu/
- Rhymes: -u
Adjective
jaloux m (feminine singular jalouse, masculine plural jaloux, feminine plural jalouses)