Vocabulaire essentiel pour le TOEFL - Sentiments et émotions

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

désir

a feeling of fondness or liking toward someone or something

affection

the state of being enthusiastic about having or doing something or feeling this way when expecting something

ardeur

the state of having great interest in something or someone

fascination

a feeling of great excitement and passion

enthousiasme

strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

dévotion

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

contentement

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

émerveillement

satisfaction with or confidence in one's own abilities or qualities

estime de soi

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

curiosité

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

étonnement

great regard and respect for someone or something based on their qualities, achievements, or principles

honneur

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

frisson

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

fatigue

a tendency to quickly become angry

tempérament

fear that is felt suddenly

frayeur

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

énervement

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

agression

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

anxiété

a feeling of total hopelessness

désespoir

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

déception

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

frustration

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

embarras

a feeling of extreme tiredness

épuisement

great anxiety, pain, or unhappiness

angoisse

great embarrassment as a result of having been made to look stupid

humiliation

a sense of great regret that one feels as a result of having done something bad or wrong

remords

an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth

avidité

a feeling of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or anger that one might have as a result of wanting what others have

envie

a very strong feeling of dislike

haine

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

tristesse

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

mépris

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

épouvante

a state of extreme anxiety

agitation

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

furie

great discomfort or pain

misère

a feeling of fear or worry that something bad might happen in the future

appréhension

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

hostilité

great anger that is hard to contain

rage