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Compétence en Lecture pour l'Examen ACT - Émotions négatives

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux émotions négatives, tels que « lamentation », « plaintif », « scrupule », etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACT.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

gêne, embarras

gêne, embarras

a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering

désarroi

désarroi

a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone

abomination, haine

abomination, haine

Ex: The communityabhorrence of corruption led them to demand stricter oversight and accountability from their leaders .

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

découragement, abattement, tristesse

découragement, abattement, tristesse

qualm
[nom]

a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary

un mal de cœur, une appréhension

un mal de cœur, une appréhension

dismay
[nom]

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

désarroi

désarroi

Ex: The company 's sudden closure caused dismay among the employees .
frenzy
[nom]

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation

frénésie, fureur

frénésie, fureur

great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

hystérie

hystérie

wrath
[nom]

an intense sense of rage

colère, rage

colère, rage

a feeling of irritation or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome, unpleasant, or disruptive

irritation

irritation

Ex: The frequent software glitches were annoyance to the users .

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

répulsion, dégoût

répulsion, dégoût

a feeling of shock or confusion

consternation

consternation

longing
[nom]

a strong, persistent desire for someone or something, often accompanied by a sense of sadness

longing, désir ardent

longing, désir ardent

twinge
[nom]

an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one

élancement, douleur

élancement, douleur

anguish
[nom]

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

angoisse, souffrance

angoisse, souffrance

Ex: Facing a personal crisis , she sought therapy to help navigate the anguish and emotional pain .
horrific
[Adjectif]

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust

horrifique, terrifiant

horrifique, terrifiant

eerie
[Adjectif]

inspiring a sense of fear or unease

étrange, sinistre

étrange, sinistre

unsettling
[Adjectif]

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety

dérangeant, inquiétant

dérangeant, inquiétant

Ex: The painting had unsettling effect on viewers .
sobering
[Adjectif]

causing one to feel serious or thoughtful, often by showing the seriousness of a situation

sérieux, réaliste

sérieux, réaliste

wistful
[Adjectif]

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

pensif

pensif

poignant
[Adjectif]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

poignant

poignant

frantic
[Adjectif]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

dans tous ses états, hors de soi

dans tous ses états, hors de soi

Ex: frantic pacing back and forth showed his anxiety before the big job interview .
downcast
[Adjectif]

(of a person or their manner) melancholic and full of grief

unnerving
[Adjectif]

causing feelings of anxiety, fear, or a loss of confidence

Ex: unnerving gaze made her feel as though she was being watched .
incensed
[Adjectif]

filled with intense anger or fury

furieux, indigné

furieux, indigné

petrified
[Adjectif]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

pétrifié, figé

pétrifié, figé

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were petrified and speechless .
grim
[Adjectif]

experiencing or creating a sense of sadness or hopelessness in a situation or atmosphere

sombre, lugubre

sombre, lugubre

desolate
[Adjectif]

feeling very lonely and sad

affligé, désespéré

affligé, désespéré

plaintive
[Adjectif]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

plaintif

plaintif

stunned
[Adjectif]

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

étonné, stupéfait

étonné, stupéfait

restless
[Adjectif]

feeling uneasy or nervous

inquiet, agité

inquiet, agité

self-conscious
[Adjectif]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

mal à l'aise

mal à l'aise

apprehensive
[Adjectif]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

craintif, inquiet

craintif, inquiet

Ex: The team apprehensive about the new project 's challenging deadline .
frustrated
[Adjectif]

feeling upset or annoyed due to being unable to do or achieve something

désespéré

désespéré

uneasy
[Adjectif]

feeling nervous or worried, especially about something unpleasant that might happen soon

mal à l'aise

mal à l'aise

envious
[Adjectif]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

envieux, jaloux

envieux, jaloux

startled
[Adjectif]

feeling suddenly surprised or shocked

surpris, effrayé

surpris, effrayé

alarmed
[Adjectif]

feeling worried or concerned due to a sudden, unexpected event or potential danger

alarmé

alarmé

Ex: He alarmed when he received a strange message on his phone .
desperate
[Adjectif]

(of an act) without much hope for its success and done when nothing else works

désespéré

désespéré

loath
[Adjectif]

unwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent

réticent

réticent

to mourn
[verbe]

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

pleurer, faire le deuil de

pleurer, faire le deuil de

to cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed, often by publicly exposing their weaknesses or shortcomings

humilier

humilier

to grieve
[verbe]

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

chagriner, désoler

chagriner, désoler

to yearn
[verbe]

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

avoir très envie

avoir très envie

to make someone extremely angry

rendre furieux, rendre furieuse

rendre furieux, rendre furieuse

to fluster
[verbe]

to make someone feel nervous or uncomfortable, often by surprising or overwhelming them

troubler, agiter

troubler, agiter

to recoil
[verbe]

to suddenly move back in response to something surprising, frightening, or unpleasant

reculer

reculer

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

exaspérer

exaspérer

to annoy someone, often over small matters

irriter, agacer, énerver

irriter, agacer, énerver

Ex: The ongoing chatter irritating her .
to outrage
[verbe]

to cause someone to become extremely angry or shocked

scandaliser, choquer

scandaliser, choquer

Ex: Her actions on outraged a lot of people and led to a public outcry .
to vex
[verbe]

to annoy someone by intentionally or persistently bothering them with small, annoying actions or behaviors

contrarier, ennuyer

contrarier, ennuyer

Ex: His sarcastic comments vex me .

to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly

confondre

confondre

to smother
[verbe]

to overwhelm or restrict someone so much that they feel suffocated or unable to act freely

étouffer, suffoquer

étouffer, suffoquer

to lament
[verbe]

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

déplorer

déplorer

woefully
[Adverbe]

with deep sadness and sorrow

avec tristesse, d'un air désolé

avec tristesse, d'un air désolé

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