Humeur (en. Mood)

/ymœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Psychological or emotional state of a person.
He is in a good mood today.
Il est de bonne humeur aujourd'hui.
Disposition to act or feel in a certain way.
His bad mood ruined the party.
Sa mauvaise humeur a ruiné la fête.
Character, nature of a person.
He has a changing mood.
Il a une humeur changeante.

Etymology

From Latin 'humor' meaning 'liquid', referring to the theory of humors.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in good spirits
To be in a good mood.
avoir le moral
to be in a black mood
To be in a very bad mood.
être dans une humeur noire
to change mood
To modify one's emotional state.
changer d'humeur

Related Words

mood
Psychological state that reflects satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
moral
temperament
Stable and profound quality of mood.
tempérament

Slang Meanings

To feel great
Today, I feel great, my mood is top-notch.
Aujourd'hui, j'ai la pêche, ma humeur est au top.
To be in a blur
I'm a bit in a blur, my mood is changing.
Je suis un peu dans le flou, ma humeur est changeante.