French vocabulary topic

Words on the topic: Feelings Vocabulary

This topic includes essential words for describing how people feel—such as joy, fear, surprise, and sadness. It's perfect for improving emotional expression in conversations. Each word comes with a translation and usage example.

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brutal

brutal

brutal

Est-ce que tu as vu les scènes brutales dans le film?

Did you see the brutal scenes in the movie?

calme

calme

quiet

calm

Je suis calme.

I am calm.

chaleur

chaleur

heat

warmth

Il fait vraiment chaud, la chaleur est étouffante!

It's really hot, the heat is stifling!

doux

doux

sweet

soft, gentle

Le miel est doux.

Honey is sweet.

désagréable

désagréable

unpleasant

Est-ce que tu trouves cette situation désagréable?

Do you find this situation unpleasant?

en colère

en colère

angry

Pourquoi es-tu en colère ?

Why are you angry?

ennuyeux

ennuyeux

boring

annoying

Le film était vraiment ennuyeux.

The movie was really boring.

faim

faim

hunger

J'ai faim.

I'm hungry.

fatigué

fatigué

tired

fatigued, weary

Je suis fatigué.

I'm tired.

froid

froid

cold

chilly

As-tu froid ?

Are you cold?

honte

honte

shame

embarrassment

As-tu honte de ton comportement?

Are you ashamed of your behavior?

incertain

incertain

uncertain

Es-tu incertain de ton choix?

Are you unsure of your choice?

insignifiant

insignifiant

insignificant

trivial

Est-ce que cette information est vraiment insignifiante?

Is this information really that insignificant?

insipide

insipide

tasteless

Les biscuits étaient insipides.

The cookies were tasteless.

malaise

malaise

unease

Tu ressens un malaise depuis quand ?

How long have you been feeling unwell?

pitié

pitié

pity

Avez-vous pitié de moi?

Do you feel sorry for me?

profond

profond

deep

profound

Est-ce assez profond ?

Is it deep enough?

sens

sens

meaning

sense

Cette fleur a cinq sens.

This flower has five senses.

sensation

sensation

sensation

Quelle sensation avez-vous ressentie?

What feeling did you experience?

soif

soif

thirst

J'ai soif.

I'm thirsty.

vertige

vertige

vertigo

dizziness

As-tu déjà ressenti des vertiges en haut de la tour?

Have you ever felt dizzy at the top of the tower?

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