Émotions (en. Emotions)
[e.mo.sjɔ̃]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A set of sensations or emotional reactions.
Emotions can influence our behaviors.
Les émotions peuvent influencer nos comportements.
A psychological reaction to a stimulus.
He expressed his emotions during the ceremony.
Il a exprimé ses émotions lors de la cérémonie.
A sensation of joy, sadness, or other feelings.
Human emotions are varied and complex.
Les émotions humaines sont variées et complexes.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'emoeir', which means 'to move, to disturb'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to share one's emotions
To express what one feels.
faire part de ses émotions
to be overwhelmed by one's emotions
To be overwhelmed by one's feelings.
être submergé par ses émotions
to control one's emotions
To manage one's emotional reactions.
contrôler ses émotions
Related Words
feeling
An affective state often more lasting than the emotion.
sentiment
passion
An intense and lasting feeling, often related to an interest or desire.
passion
affect
Emotional experience in psychology.
affect
Slang Meanings
Stream of emotions
After this announcement, I had a real stream of emotions.
Après cette annonce, j'ai eu un vrai flot d'émotions.
To have a heart skip a beat
Watching this film again, my heart skipped a beat because it was so intense.
En revoyant ce film, j'ai eu un coup au cœur tellement c'était fort.