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    Sensation (en. Sensation)

    /sɑ̃sa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Perception of a sensory phenomenon.
    The sensation of cold immediately woke me up.
    La sensation de froid m'a immédiatement réveillé.
    Intense emotional state.
    She experienced a deep sensation of happiness.
    Elle a éprouvé une sensation de bonheur profond.
    Emotion caused by an event.
    This performance created a sensation in the audience.
    Cette performance a suscité une sensation dans le public.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'sensatio', derived from 'sensare' which means 'to feel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a strange sensation
    to feel something unusual or mysterious.
    avoir une sensation étrange
    to create a sensation
    to provoke strong interest or a reaction from the public.
    créer une sensation
    sensation of well-being
    to feel satisfaction or inner joy.
    sensation de bien-être

    Related Words

    sensitivity
    Ability to feel emotions or stimuli.
    sensibilité
    sensitive
    Related to perception or the senses.
    sensitif
    sensuality
    Quality of what stimulates the senses, especially pleasure.
    sensualité

    Slang Meanings

    Strong sensation
    That party was a real sensation!
    Cette fête était une vraie sensation!
    Love at first sight
    I fell in love at first sight, it was an incredible sensation!
    J'ai eu un coup de cœur, c'était une sensation incroyable!