Sentiment (en. Feeling)

/sɑ̃.ti.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A psychological state characterized by an emotional judgment.
His feeling of loneliness was palpable.
Son sentiment de solitude était palpable.
Lasting emotion or impression.
She feels a sense of joy every time she sees him.
Elle éprouve un sentiment de joie chaque fois qu'elle le voit.
Opinion or attitude towards a situation.
He expressed a feeling of discontent regarding the decision.
Il a exprimé un sentiment de mécontentement vis-à-vis de la décision.

Etymology

From Latin 'sentimentum', from 'sentire', which means 'to feel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have feelings for someone
to feel affection or love for this person.
avoir des sentiments pour quelqu'un
feeling of loss
a sensation of regret or sadness following a loss.
sentiment de perte
feeling of security
a sensation of protection and comfort.
sentiment de sécurité
to express one's feelings
to share one's emotions or opinions.
exprimer ses sentiments

Related Words

felt
Personal way of apprehending an experience or emotion.
ressenti
emotion
Intense emotional state, often temporary.
émotion
affection
Emotional attachment to someone or something.
affection

Slang Meanings

same difference
His same difference for this music led him to listen to it again and again.
Son kif-kif pour cette musique l'a conduit à l'écouter encore et encore.
to have a heavy heart
He had a heavy heart after that separation.
Il avait le cœur gros après cette séparation.