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    Émoi (en. Emotion)

    /e.mwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A strong feeling of emotion or disturbance.
    She was greatly stirred after receiving the news.
    Elle était dans un grand émoi après avoir reçu la nouvelle.
    A strong emotional reaction, often linked to surprise.
    The speech provoked a stir among the audience.
    Le discours a suscité un émoi parmi l'auditoire.
    A movement of emotion that affects behavior.
    His agitation was visible on his face.
    Son émoi était visible sur son visage.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'esmoier' meaning to stir.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a state of agitation
    To be in a state of emotional agitation.
    être en émoi
    to cause a stir
    To provoke a strong emotional reaction.
    causer de l'émoi
    to provoke an emotional stir
    To awaken agitation or emotion in someone.
    susciter un émoi

    Related Words

    emotive
    One who easily experiences emotions.
    émotif
    emotion
    An intense emotional reaction.
    émotion
    exaltation
    A state of intense enthusiasm.
    exaltation

    Slang Meanings

    A buzz or stir around an event.
    The latest film created a real stir on social media.
    Le dernier film a créé un vrai émoi sur les réseaux sociaux.
    An emotional exaggeration in a trivial situation.
    He made a big fuss over a simple review.
    Il a fait tout un émoi pour une simple critique.