B1 Level Vocabulary - Expressing Emotions and Reactions

Learn vocabulary to react, comment, and express your emotions in different situations in French.

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réjouir [Verb]

to be happy

Ex:

He is happy every time he sees his friends.

raffoler [Verb]

to adore

Ex:

I adore horror movies.

rassurer [Verb]

to reassure

Ex:

She tries to reassure her child before the surgery.

réconforter [Verb]

to comfort

Ex:

Parents always comfort their children when they are afraid.

apaiser [Verb]

to calm

Ex:

This music soothes my mind.

éblouir [Verb]

to dazzle

Ex:

The fireworks dazzled us all evening.

redouter [Verb]

to dread

Ex:

The inhabitants dread the announced storm.

craindre [Verb]

to fear

Ex:

We fear the dark.

haïr [Verb]

to hate

Ex:

They hate violence in all its forms.

énerver [Verb]

to annoy

Ex:

She was annoyed by his behavior.

déplaire [Verb]

to displease

Ex:

She didn't want to upset her parents.

regretter [Verb]

to regret

Ex:

We regret this decision now.

décevoir [Verb]

to disappoint

Ex:

She doesn't want to disappoint her friends.

scandaliser [Verb]

to scandalize

Ex:

The financial scandal outraged the entire population.

bouleverser [Verb]

to overwhelm

Ex:

The movie overwhelmed me, I cried at the end.

oser [Verb]

to dare

Ex:

She dares to wear avant-garde outfits.

enflammer [Verb]

to excite

Ex:

The match excited the fans.

embrasser [Verb]

to kiss

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B1 Level Vocabulary
Family and Romantic Relationships	Appearance and Charm	character traits	Feelings and Emotions
Expressing Emotions and Reactions	Describing Qualities and Impressions	Gestures and Body Movements	Mental Processes
Perceptions and Sensations	Communication and Oral Interactions	Household Objects	Housing and Home Layout
DIY and Home Repairs	Household Chores and Cleanliness	Gardening and Agriculture	Banking and Money
Buying and Selling	Business and Commerce	Advertising and Marketing	Wealth and Success
Failure and Poverty	Environment and Natural Disasters	Nature and Animals	Weather and Climate
Society and Citizenship	City	Politics and Government	Law and Discipline
Crime and Justice	War and Conflicts	History	Religion
Education, Studies, and Sciences	Transport and Travel	Cars and Driving	Devices and Computing
Digital Communication and Social Media	Sports and Physical Activities	Human Body	Health, Medicine, and Care
Fashion and Clothing	Materials and Textures	Body Care and Beauty	Cosmetics and Makeup
Leisure and Relaxation	Holidays and Tourism	Food and Nutrition	Cooking
Cinema and Theatre	Arts and Literature	Media and Entertainment	Music
Parties and Celebrations	Games and Competitions	Quantities and Measurements	Adverbs