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French Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions
In this article, we will explore the 15 most commonly used French vocabulary words for expressing feelings and emotions.
| French Word | IPA Pronunciation | English Translation | French Phrase Example | English Translation of Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joie | [ʒwa] | Joy | Je ressens de la joie. | I feel joy. |
| Tristesse | [tʁis.tɛs] | Sadness | Je suis triste. | I am sad. |
| Peur | [pœʁ] | Fear | J'ai peur de l'obscurité. | I am afraid of the dark. |
| Colère | [kɔ.lɛʁ] | Anger | Je suis en colère contre toi. | I am angry with you. |
| Amour | [a.muʁ] | Love | Je t'aime. | I love you. |
| Dégoût | [de.ɡu] | Disgust | Je suis dégoûté(e) par ça. | I am disgusted by that. |
| Surprise | [syʁ.pʁiz] | Surprise | Je suis agréablement surpris(e). | I am pleasantly surprised. |
| Fatigue | [fa.tig] | Fatigue | Je suis fatigué(e). | I am tired. |
| Déception | [de.sɛp.sjɔ̃] | Disappointment | Je suis déçu(e). | I am disappointed. |
| Ennui | [ɑ̃.nɥi] | Boredom | Je m'ennuie. | I am bored. |
| Honte | [ɔ̃t] | Shame | Je suis honteux(se). | I am ashamed. |
| Soulagement | [su.lɑ̃.ʒ.mɑ̃] | Relief | Je ressens un soulagement. | I feel relieved. |
| Désespoir | [de.zɛs.pwaʁ] | Despair | Je suis désespéré(e). | I am in despair. |
| Nostalgie | [nos.tal.ʒi] | Nostalgia | Je ressens de la nostalgie. | I feel nostalgic. |