Bonjour, un the question 'J'ai envie d'une nouvelle voiture" means': I envy his new car I want a new car I need a new car .......

D. A.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Bonjour, un the question 'J'ai envie d'une nouvelle voiture" means': I envy his new car I want a new car I need a new car .......

In this want is given as correct choice. My doubt is in explanation it is also given as need Can both be correct.ps help
Asked 5 years ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Latha,

I would say that,

"J'ai envie d'une nouvelle voiture" would mean,

"I feel like changing my car"

indicating a feeling,

whereas, 

"I need a new car" ( your car has broken down/been involved in an accident) would be,

"J'ai besoin d'/Il me faut une nouvelle voiture"

indicating a strong need,

"I want a new car" is, "je veux/voudrais une nouvelle voiture" closer in meaning to avoir envie de  but indicating a wish.

Hope this helps!

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
"J'ai envie d'une nouvelle voiture" means "I need a new car."
D. A.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Hi

Does this sentence also mean 'I want a new car'

D. A.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
j'ai compris. merci beaucoup
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Bonjour, un the question 'J'ai envie d'une nouvelle voiture" means': I envy his new car I want a new car I need a new car .......

In this want is given as correct choice. My doubt is in explanation it is also given as need Can both be correct.ps help

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