English-French Vocabulary: Emotions
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English-French Vocabulary: Emotions

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What is the French translation of the English term 'experience'?

  • expérience
  • ressentir
  • sentir
  • éprouver (correct)
  • What does the English term 'nostalgia' mean in French?

    nostalgie

    What is the French equivalent of the English word 'grief'?

    chagrin, douleur

    Which of the following English terms translates to 'haine' in French?

    <p>hate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which English word best corresponds to the French word 'exemplaire'?

    <p>example</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following English terms with their French translations:

    <p>love = amour hate = haine sadness = tristesse pity = pitié</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The opposite of ___ is love.

    <p>hate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word 'sorrow' translates to 'soupir' in French.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What English term is used for 'être fou de' in French?

    <p>dote on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    English-French Vocabulary for Experiencing Emotions

    • The document provides a comprehensive list of English and French terms, categorized by their part of speech, related to experiencing emotions, particularly love, hate, and sadness.

    • The list covers a range of terms, from verbs like "experience" and "feel" to nouns like "hate" and "love" to adjectives like "fond" and "hateful."

    • It includes multiple French translations for certain English terms, offering variations for nuanced expressions and idiomatic usage.

    Verbs

    • "Experience" is translated as "éprouver" in French.
    • "Feel" has two translations: "sentir," emphasizing physical sensation, and "ressentir," emphasizing a more emotional response.
    • "Move" translates as "émouvoir," suggesting a deeply emotional impact.

    Nouns

    • "Love" can be translated as both "amour" and "aimer," highlighting the difference between abstract love and the act of loving.

    • "Hate" translates as "haine," encompassing both feeling and the object of hatred.

    • "Dislike" translates to "aversion," implying a more passive, non-intense dislike than hate.

    Adjectives

    • "Fond" is translated as "tendre" or "affectueux," highlighting the tenderness inherent in affection.

    • "Keen" can be translated as "enthousiaste" or "passionné," describing the intensity of enthusiasm or passion.

    • "Hateful" is translated directly as "odieux" or "abominable," indicating strong negative feelings.

    Sadness

    • The text provides a comprehensive list of words related to sadness in English and French.

    • Nouns like "grief," "melancholy," and "sorrow" are categorized as terms for sadness.

    • Adjectives like "bleak," "gloomy," and "sad" describe states or experiences of sadness.

    • Verbs like "cry," "grieve," and "weep" express actions associated with sadness.

    • The text offers the corresponding French translations for each English term, allowing for a deeper understanding of the nuances of sadness in both languages.

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    Explore a detailed list of English and French vocabulary related to experiencing emotions such as love, hate, and sadness. This quiz covers various parts of speech including verbs, nouns, and adjectives, highlighting translations and nuanced expressions. Perfect for language learners looking to enhance their emotional vocabulary.

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