L'humeur (en. The mood)

/ly.mœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Affective disposition, state of mind, or emotion of an individual.
He is in a good mood today.
Il est de bonne humeur aujourd'hui.
Tone or emotional register in which something is expressed.
The melody evokes a melancholic mood.
La mélodie évoque une humeur mélancolique.
Variation of emotions over a period of time.
Her mood changes often without any apparent reason.
Son humeur change souvent sans raison apparente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'humor', which means liquid, state, or temperament.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be in good spirits
To be in a good state of mind.
avoir le moral
To change mood
To modify one's emotional state.
changer d'humeur
To be in a bad mood
To be impatient or unwilling.
être dans une mauvaise humeur
Volatile mood
A rapidly changing state of mind.
humeur volatile

Related Words

Emotion
Affective state that results from a reaction to a situation.
l'émotion
Feeling
Perception or inner impression, often of an affective nature.
le sentiment
State of mind
Particular psychological disposition.
l'état d'âme

Slang Meanings

To be in a good mood
Today, I’m in the mood to go out!
Aujourd'hui, je suis dans le bon mood pour sortir!
To be in a low mood
Since his breakup, he's been in a low mood.
Depuis sa rupture, il a le moral à zéro.