Sentit (en. Felt)
/sɑ̃.ti/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To perceive an impression through the senses.
He felt the fragrance of the flowers.
Il sentit le parfum des fleurs.
To experience an emotion or a feeling.
She felt joy upon seeing him again.
Elle sentit de la joie en le revoyant.
To be aware of something.
He felt that it was going to rain.
Il sentit qu'il allait pleuvoir.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'sentire' which means to feel or perceive.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to smell good
To have a pleasant smell.
sentir bon
to smell bad
To have an unpleasant smell.
sentir mauvais
to feel the wind
To be aware of what is happening.
sentir le vent
Related Words
feeling
State of mind or emotion that an individual feels.
sentiment
sensitivity
Ability to feel or perceive emotions.
sensibilité
Slang Meanings
To have a premonition
I feel that something is happening.
Je sens qu'il se passe quelque chose.
To be in tune with one's emotions
She is very sensitive; she feels everything.
Elle est très sensible, elle sent tout.