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noun

la avidité

greed

Definition & meaning

The French word avidité primarily refers to an intense, often excessive desire or greed for something, whether it is material goods, power, or even abstract sensations.

  1. Greed or Covetousness: A strong, selfish desire to possess things, especially wealth or material goods.
  2. Eagerness or Voracity: A state of being extremely hungry or eager to consume something, whether literally (like food) or figuratively (like information, knowledge, or experiences). It implies a sense of urgency or insatiability.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a feminine noun.
  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin aviditas, which is derived from the adjective avidus (meaning "greedy," "eager," or "longing"). It shares the same etymological root as the French adjective avide.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Cupidité: Often used in a moral context regarding the desire for money.
  • Voracité: Emphasizes a hungry, almost animalistic desire to consume.
  • Convoitise: Refers to the intense desire to possess what belongs to others.
  • Soif: Literally "thirst," used figuratively to describe a strong craving for something (e.g., une soif de justice).

Antonyms:

  • Désintéressement: A lack of selfish interest or greed.
  • Abnégation: Self-denial or the sacrifice of one's own desires.
  • Sobriété: Moderation or the state of not wanting excess.

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Examples

Dans cette histoire, l'avidité provoque des conflits entre les personnages.noun

In this story, greed causes conflicts between the characters.

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