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    Émotion (en. Emotion)

    /e.mɔ.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Complex affective state that may be accompanied by bodily sensations.
    The emotion of joy overwhelmed him when he saw his friend.
    L'émotion de la joie l'envahit lorsqu'il vit son ami.
    Psychological reaction to a given situation.
    The emotion felt during the ceremony was palpable.
    L'émotion ressentie lors de la cérémonie était palpable.
    Intense feeling that occurs in response to an event.
    He showed great emotion during the speech.
    Il a montré une grande émotion lors du discours.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'emotio', meaning 'movement' or 'sensation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to experience an emotion
    To feel an intense feeling.
    éprouver une émotion
    emotion on the edge
    State of high emotional sensitivity.
    émotion à fleur de peau
    shared emotion
    Feeling experienced together by several people.
    émotion partagée

    Related Words

    sentiment
    Calmer affective or emotional state.
    sentiment
    passion
    Intense and engaged emotion.
    passion
    feeling
    Personal emotion or feeling.
    ressenti

    Slang Meanings

    Knot in the stomach
    I get a knot in my stomach every time I think about that event.
    J'ai une boule au ventre à chaque fois que je pense à cet événement.
    Blow to the heart
    His reaction was a real blow to the heart for me.
    Sa réaction a été un vrai coup au cœur pour moi.