How Do You Spell JALOUSE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈala͡ʊs] (IPA)

The word "jalouse" is a variant of the verb "jealous", meaning to feel envy or suspicion. It is pronounced /ʒəˈluːz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The letter combination "ou" in "jalouse" is an example of a digraph, which represents a single sound: /uː/. The letter "j" in "jalouse" represents the /ʒ/ sound, which sounds like the "s" in "measure". While this variant of "jealous" may not be as common in contemporary usage, it is still occasionally used in some contexts.

JALOUSE Meaning and Definition

  1. Jalouse is a verb with origins in the French language, specifically derived from the word 'jalouser'. It is categorized as a transitive verb, requiring both a subject and an object to form a complete sentence. The term 'jalouse' refers primarily to the act of experiencing jealousy or feeling envious of someone else's achievements, possessions, or relationships. It connotes a sense of discontent or resentment towards another person's success, often accompanied by a desire to possess what they have or experience the same favorable circumstances. In essence, to 'jalouse' is to harbor feelings of envy or to view someone else with jealousy due to the belief that they possess advantages or opportunities that one lacks.

    The verb 'jalouse' involves a subjective emotional response implied by the object of envy. It signifies an individual's personal reaction when comparing themselves to others and finding themselves falling short in some aspect. Such feelings of resentment are typically rooted in coveting another person's possessions, status, or personal relationships. The act of jalousing, though predominantly linked to a negative emotion, can serve as a catalyst for self-reflection and motivation, prompting individuals to work harder towards achieving their own goals or improving their circumstances.

Etymology of JALOUSE

The word "jalouse" has a French origin. It comes from the Old French word "gelos", which means "jealous". This Old French word, in turn, derived from the Latin word "zelosus", meaning "full of zeal" or "ardent". Over time, the meaning of "gelos" evolved and became associated specifically with the feeling of jealousy.

Similar spelling words for JALOUSE

Conjugate verb Jalouse

CONDITIONAL

I would jalouse
you would jalouse
he/she/it would jalouse
we would jalouse
they would jalouse

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be jalousing
you would be jalousing
he/she/it would be jalousing
we would be jalousing
they would be jalousing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jalouse
you would have jalouse
he/she/it would have jalouse
we would have jalouse
they would have jalouse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been jalousing
you would have been jalousing
he/she/it would have been jalousing
we would have been jalousing
they would have been jalousing

FUTURE

I will jalouse
you will jalouse
he/she/it will jalouse
we will jalouse
they will jalouse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jalousing
you will be jalousing
he/she/it will be jalousing
we will be jalousing
they will be jalousing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jaloused
you will have jaloused
he/she/it will have jaloused
we will have jaloused
they will have jaloused

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been jalousing
you will have been jalousing
he/she/it will have been jalousing
we will have been jalousing
they will have been jalousing

IMPERATIVE

you jalouse
we let´s jalouse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jalouse

PAST

I jaloused
you jaloused
he/she/it jaloused
we jaloused
they jaloused

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was jalousing
you were jalousing
he/she/it was jalousing
we were jalousing
they were jalousing

PAST PARTICIPLE

jaloused

PAST PERFECT

I had jaloused
you had jaloused
he/she/it had jaloused
we had jaloused
they had jaloused

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been jalousing
you had been jalousing
he/she/it had been jalousing
we had been jalousing
they had been jalousing

PRESENT

I jalouse
you jalouse
he/she/it jalouses
we jalouse
they jalouse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jalousing
you are jalousing
he/she/it is jalousing
we are jalousing
they are jalousing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jalousing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jaloused
you have jaloused
he/she/it has jaloused
we have jaloused
they have jaloused

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jalousing
you have been jalousing
he/she/it has been jalousing
we have been jalousing
they have been jalousing

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