Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Tristesse, Regret & Apathie

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to bemoan

[verbe]

to express great regret or sorrow for something

se lamenter sur

Ex: He bemoaned how the new policy had negatively impacted employees .Il **déplora** comment la nouvelle politique avait affecté négativement les employés.

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bereaved

[Adjectif]

deeply saddened because of the death or loss of someone close

endeuillé, affligé

Ex: He was too bereaved to speak at the memorial service .Il était trop **affligé** pour parler lors de la cérémonie commémorative.

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bereavement

[nom]

the deep sadness and grief experienced after losing someone close through death or separation

deuil, affliction

Ex: The charity offers support to those in bereavement.L'organisme de bienfaisance offre un soutien à ceux en **deuil**.

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chagrin

[nom]

a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

déception, dépit, contrariété

Ex: Her chagrin was evident when she discovered she had accidentally sent the email to the wrong recipient .Son **chagrin** était évident lorsqu'elle a découvert qu'elle avait accidentellement envoyé l'e-mail au mauvais destinataire.

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compunction

[nom]

a feeling of guilt that follows the doing of something wrong

scrupule, componction

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contrite

[Adjectif]

expressing or experiencing deep regret or guilt because of a wrong act that one has committed

contrit

Ex: The defendant ’s contrite statement was aimed at gaining leniency from the judge .La déclaration **contrite** du défendeur visait à obtenir la clémence du juge.

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crestfallen

[Adjectif]

feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

découragé, démotivé, déçu

Ex: She became crestfallen upon discovering that her artwork had been vandalized .Elle est devenue **abattue** en découvrant que son œuvre d'art avait été vandalisée.

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disgruntled

[Adjectif]

feeling dissatisfied, often due to a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment

mécontent, frustré

Ex: The disgruntled residents protested against the new housing development in their neighborhood .Les résidents **mécontents** ont protesté contre le nouveau projet de logement dans leur quartier.

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forlorn

[Adjectif]

feeling abandoned or hopeless

désespéré, abandonné

Ex: She looked forlorn sitting by herself at the park , watching others enjoy their company .Elle avait l'air **abandonnée** assise toute seule dans le parc, en regardant les autres profiter de leur compagnie.

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doleful

[Adjectif]

filled with grief and sorrow

malheureux

Ex: His voice sounded doleful as he spoke about the loss .Sa voix semblait **triste** alors qu'il parlait de la perte.

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lachrymose

[Adjectif]

tearful or prone to crying

larmoyant

Ex: Despite her best efforts to remain composed, her lachrymose emotions overwhelmed her during the touching speech.Malgré ses meilleurs efforts pour rester calme, ses émotions **larmoyantes** l'ont submergée pendant le discours émouvant.

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lugubrious

[Adjectif]

extremely sorrowful and serious

lugubre

Ex: The painting ’s lugubrious colors conveyed a sense of profound melancholy .Les couleurs **lugubres** du tableau exprimaient un sentiment de profonde mélancolie.

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doldrums

[nom]

a state of feeling sad, low on energy, or unmotivated

les bleus, la déprime

Ex: A change of scenery helped lift him out of the doldrums and regain his enthusiasm for life.Un changement de décor l'a aidé à sortir des **doldrums** et à retrouver son enthousiasme pour la vie.

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rue

[nom]

a feeling of regret or sadness over something wrong done or a missed opportunity

remords, regret

Ex: His rue for betraying their trust never left him .Son **remords** pour avoir trahi leur confiance ne l'a jamais quitté.

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penitent

[Adjectif]

expressing sorrow for having done wrong

pénitent

Ex: Her penitent tears were a clear sign of her genuine regret.Ses larmes **pénitentes** étaient un signe clair de son regret sincère.

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wistful

[Adjectif]

expressing longing or yearning tinged with sadness or melancholy, often for something unattainable or lost

pensif

Ex: Listening to the sound of children playing outside , he could n't shake the wistful feeling of missing his own childhood .En écoutant le son des enfants jouant dehors, il ne pouvait pas se débarrasser du sentiment **nostalgique** de regretter son propre enfance.

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somber

[Adjectif]

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

sombre, mélancolique

Ex: He gave a somber speech about the challenges ahead .Il a prononcé un discours **sombre** sur les défis à venir.

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sullen

[Adjectif]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

renfrogné, maussade

Ex: His sullen demeanor made it clear he was n't happy about the decision , but he said nothing .Son attitude **renfrognée** montrait clairement qu'il n'était pas heureux de la décision, mais il n'a rien dit.

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apathy

[nom]

a state of feeling no emotion or excitement

apathie

Ex: She stared ahead in apathy, unmoved by the celebration.Elle regardait droit devant elle avec **apathie**, indifférente à la célébration.

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torpor

[nom]

a state of sluggishness and lack of energy

torpeur

Ex: After the big meal , a wave of torpor washed over him , and he dozed off on the couch .Après le gros repas, une vague de **torpeur** l'envahit, et il s'assoupit sur le canapé.

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languid

[Adjectif]

weak from or as if from exhaustion

languide

Ex: The heat of the room left him feeling languid and faint , desperate for a breath of fresh air .Elle fit un geste **langoureux** depuis son transat, trop détendue pour se lever.

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ennui

[nom]

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

ennui

Ex: He sought to escape the ennui of his daily routine by traveling to exotic destinations .Il cherchait à échapper à l'**ennui** de sa routine quotidienne en voyageant vers des destinations exotiques.

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diffidence

[nom]

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

manque de confiance

Ex: Despite his talent , his diffidence prevented him from auditioning for the lead role .Malgré son talent, sa **timidité** l'a empêché d'auditionner pour le rôle principal.

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morose

[Adjectif]

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

morose, sombre

Ex: The somber music playing in the background heightened the morose tone of the movie.La musique sombre jouant en arrière-plan a accentué le ton **morne** du film.

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saturnine

[Adjectif]

(of a place) dark and depressing, causing an uneasy feeling

saturnien, méprisant, amer

Ex: They described the old cemetery as having a saturnine charm.Ils ont décrit le vieux cimetière comme ayant un charme **saturnien**.

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impassive

[Adjectif]

having or showing little to no emotions

impassible

Ex: She looked impassive as the chaos unfolded around her , seemingly unaffected .

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insouciant

[Adjectif]

having an unconcerned attitude, especially in situations where others might feel worried

insouciant, nonchalant

Ex: She walked through the crowded street with an insouciant smile , not caring about the busy world around her .Elle marchait dans la rue bondée avec un sourire **insouciant**, sans se soucier du monde occupé autour d'elle.

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stolid

[Adjectif]

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impassible, stoïque, flegmatique

Ex: She sat there with a stolid expression , unaffected by the excitement around her .Elle était assise là avec une expression **impassible**, indifférente à l'excitation autour d'elle.

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blase

[Adjectif]

showing a casual lack of concern, as if nothing is particularly important or worth worrying about

blasé, indifférent

Ex: He spoke in a blasé tone, as if nothing could surprise him.Il a parlé sur un ton **blasé**, comme si rien ne pouvait le surprendre.

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maudlin

[Adjectif]

having an excessive emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or self-pitying

larmoyant

Ex: Critics labeled the book as maudlin for its overly emotional scenes.Les critiques ont qualifié le livre de **larmoyant** pour ses scènes trop émotionnelles.

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pariah

[nom]

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

paria

Ex: The company ’s unethical practices made it a pariah in the industry , leading to widespread boycotts .Les pratiques contraires à l'éthique de l'entreprise en ont fait un **paria** dans l'industrie, conduisant à des boycotts généralisés.

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bereft

[Adjectif]

(of people) feeling very lonely and sorrowful, particularly as a result of a loss

endeuillé, démuni

Ex: Losing her job left her feeling bereft and uncertain about the future .Perdre son emploi l'a laissée **désemparée** et incertaine quant à l'avenir.

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plaintive

[Adjectif]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

plaintif

Ex: Her voice was plaintive as she recounted her memories .Sa voix était **plaintive** alors qu'elle racontait ses souvenirs.

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