Senti (en. Felt)
/sɑ̃.ti/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To feel an impression, a sensation.
I felt a great relief after finishing my work.
J'ai senti un grand soulagement après avoir terminé mon travail.
To be aware of something through the senses.
She felt the warmth of the sun on her skin.
Elle a senti la chaleur du soleil sur sa peau.
To perceive an emotion or an attitude.
He felt sadness in his voice.
Il a senti de la tristesse dans sa voix.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'sentire', which means 'to perceive, to feel'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
felt at home
To feel comfortable, familiar in a place.
senti comme chez soi
smelled the scent of
To catch a particular smell.
senti l'odeur de
felt the need to
To feel the necessity to do something.
senti le besoin de
Related Words
to feel
The infinitive verb, meaning to perceive with the senses.
sentir
sensation
Perception or impression caused by stimulation of the senses.
sensation
to feel
To live or experience an emotion or a sensation.
ressentir
Slang Meanings
To sense an atmosphere
He really felt the atmosphere of the party.
Il a vraiment senti l'ambiance de la fête.
To sense the vibe
He felt the vibe when his joke fell flat.
Il a senti le coup quand sa blague est tombée à plat.