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    Sensibilité (en. Sensitivity)

    [sɑ̃.si.bi.li.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a person who deeply feels things.
    His sensitivity to pain is remarkable.
    Sa sensibilité à la douleur est remarquable.
    Ability to react in an emotional or affective way.
    She has a great sensitivity to injustices.
    Elle a une grande sensibilité aux injustices.
    Faculty to perceive nuances in feelings.
    The artistic sensitivity of this artist is obvious.
    La sensibilité artistique de cet artiste est évidente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sensibilitas', derived from 'sensibilis' which means 'sensitive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have sensitivity
    Being able to feel emotions or being touched by situations.
    avoir de la sensibilité
    artistic sensitivity
    Ability to appreciate or perceive aesthetic dimensions.
    sensibilité artistique

    Related Words

    sensitive
    Who is capable of feeling emotions.
    sensible
    emotion
    Intense feeling in response to a situation.
    émotion
    tenderness
    Quality of being tender or affectionate.
    tenderness

    Slang Meanings

    To be overly sensitive
    He is really sensitive about this subject.
    Il est vraiment sensibilisé sur ce sujet.
    To be on edge
    Ever since he lost his job, he is on edge.
    Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il est à fleur de peau.