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B1 · Feelings & personality (2)
B1 · Sentiments et personnalité (2)
excitation, enthousiasme
the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement.
Le chien bondissait et remuait la queue d'excitation.
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement
SynonymesenthusiasmthrilleagernessanimationfervorAntonymesapathyboredomindifferencecalmnesscomposureencourager, soutenir
to give somebody support, courage or hope
My mom always encourages me whenever I meet difficulties.
Ma mère m'encourage toujours quand je rencontre des difficultés.
My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
SynonymesmotivateinspiresupportcheerurgeheartenAntonymesdiscouragedeterdissuadehinderdepresspassionné, enthousiaste
wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much
He was very keen and enthusiastic about learning.
Il était très motivé et enthousiaste à l'idée d'apprendre.
John was very keen to help.
SynonymeseagerenthusiasticavidinterestedsharpintenseAntonymesapatheticindifferentuninteresteddullbluntgênant, embarrassant
making you feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed
One of my most embarrassing experiences was to forget my daughter's name at her wedding.
Une de mes expériences les plus gênantes a été d'oublier le prénom de ma fille à son mariage.
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public.
SynonymesawkwardhumiliatingmortifyingshamefuldisconcertingAntonymesdignifiedproudpleasantcomfortinghonorableémotion, sentiment
a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger; the part of a person’s character that consists of feelings
Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions.
Comme beaucoup d'hommes, il a du mal à exprimer ses émotions.
She showed no emotion at the verdict.
SynonymesfeelingsentimentaffectpassionmoodresponseAntonymesapathyindifferencestoicismunemotionalitycoupable, honteux
feeling ashamed because you have done something that you know is wrong or have not done something that you should have done
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep.
J'avais mauvaise conscience et je n'arrivais pas à dormir.
John had a guilty look on his face.
Synonymesculpableblameworthyresponsibleat faultcondemnableremorsefulashamedAntonymesinnocentblamelessnot guiltyrighteousunblemishedreconnaissant
feeling or showing thanks because somebody has done something kind for you or has done as you asked
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help…
De sincères remerciements sont adressés aux personnes suivantes pour leur aide…
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
SynonymesthankfulappreciativeobligedindebtedpleasedAntonymesungratefulunappreciativethanklessdiscontenteddécevant
not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed
The team has had a disappointing start to the season.
L'équipe a connu un début de saison décevant.
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
SynonymesunsatisfactoryunderwhelmingfrustratingdiscouraginginadequatepoorlamentabledepressingAntonymessatisfyingpleasinggratifyingencouragingdelightfulwonderfulpromisinggénéreux
giving or willing to give freely; given freely
It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
C'est très généreux de sa part de payer toute l'addition.
The car has a generous amount of space.
SynonymescharitablebenevolentkindmagnanimousliberalgivingunselfishAntonymesstingymeanselfishungenerousmiserlytightfistedhonnête
always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating
an honest man/woman
un homme/une femme honnête
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
SynonymestruthfulsinceretrustworthyuprightvirtuoushonorablereputablefairAntonymesdishonestdeceitfuluntruthfulinsincerecorruptimmoralfraudulentgêné, embarrassé
shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life!
Je ne me suis jamais senti aussi gêné de ma vie !
Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.
SynonymesashamedmortifiedhumiliateddisconcertedchagrinedAntonymesproudconfidentunembarrassedcomposedne pas aimer, détester
to not like somebody/something
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there.
Même si elle détestait aller aux enterrements, elle savait qu'elle devait y être.
He disliked her staying away from home.
SynonymeshatedetestabhorloatheaversiondispleasureAntonymeslikeloveenjoyaffectionfondnesseffrayant
making you feel afraid
a frightening experience/prospect/thought
une expérience / une perspective / une pensée effrayante
It's frightening to think it could happen again.
SynonymesalarmingterrifyingscarydauntingintimidatinghorrifyingAntonymesreassuringcomfortingcalmingsoothingpleasant
