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B2 · Feelings & personality (1)
B2 · Sentiments et personnalité (1)
confiance en soi, assurance
the feeling that you are sure about your own abilities, opinions or qualities
Good applicants show confidence during an interview
Les bons candidats font preuve d'assurance pendant un entretien.
He had too much confidence and thought that the job was his
Synonymesassuranceself-assuranceself-reliancebelieffaithtrustcertaintyconvictionAntonymesdoubtuncertaintyfearhesitationdistrustinsecurityconfort, bien-être
the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need
I like to dress for comfort if I'm spending the day shopping
J'aime m'habiller pour le confort si je passe la journée à faire les magasins.
Synonymeseaserelaxationwell-beingcontentmentreliefpleasureAntonymesdiscomfortpainhardshipdistressuneasemiserydésespéré
feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room.
J'ai entendu les bruits d'une lutte désespérée dans la pièce d'à côté.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
SynonymeshopelessanguishedfranticrecklesswildextremedireurgentAntonymeshopefulcalmcomposedcontentoptimisticmalhonnête
not honest; intending to trick people
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas.
Méfiez-vous des commerçants malhonnêtes dans les zones touristiques.
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise.
SynonymesdeceitfuluntrustworthyfalsefraudulentcorruptdishonorableshadycrookedAntonymeshonesttrustworthytruthfulsincerehonorableuprightémotionnel, affectif
connected with people’s feelings (= with the emotions)
a child's emotional and intellectual development
le développement émotionnel et intellectuel d'un enfant
emotional stress
SynonymessensitiveaffectivepassionateheartfelttendersentimentalAntonymesunemotionalrationallogicalapatheticimpassivedetachedhonteux, gêné
feeling shame or feeling embarrassed about somebody/something or because of something you have done
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me.
Tu fais comme si tu avais honte d'être vu avec moi.
You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies.
SynonymesembarrassedmortifiedhumiliateddisgracedsheepishbashfulAntonymesproudhonoredconfidentbraveunashamedenthousiaste
feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
The students were very enthusiastic about the school sports day.
Les élèves étaient très enthousiastes à propos de la journée sportive de l'école.
SynonymeseagerexcitedpassionatezealousferventardentAntonymesapatheticindifferentuninterestedlethargicunenthusiasticpardonner
to stop feeling angry with somebody who has done something to harm, annoy or upset you; to stop feeling angry with yourself
She could never forgive him for lying to her about the money.
Elle ne pourrait jamais lui pardonner de lui avoir menti au sujet de l'argent.
SynonymespardonexcuseabsolveremitexonerateAntonymesblamecondemnpunishrevengeresentdrôle, humoristique
funny; showing a sense of humour
We had a humorous and entertaining talk.
Nous avons eu une conversation drôle et divertissante.
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.
SynonymesfunnycomicalamusingwittydrolljocularlaughablehilariousAntonymesserioussolemngravesombertragicsadhésiter
to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
N'hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des questions.
‘I'm not sure,’ she hesitated.
SynonymeswaverpausedelayvacillatefalterstumbleditherAntonymesproceedcontinuedareventureplungeméchant, malfaisant, mauvais
enjoying harming others; morally bad and cruel
The story is about an evil witch who hates all children.
L'histoire parle d'une méchante sorcière qui déteste tous les enfants.
SynonymeswickednesswrongdoingimmoralitybadnesssininiquitymalevolencedepravityAntonymesgoodvirtuerighteousnessbenevolenceinquiet, préoccupé
worried and feeling concern about something/somebody
Concerned parents held a meeting.
Des parents inquiets ont tenu une réunion.
She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost.
SynonymesworriedanxiousapprehensivetroubledsolicitousattentiveinterestedAntonymesunconcernedindifferentapatheticcarelessnegligentuntroubledenthousiasme
a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
Many employees expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
De nombreux employés ont exprimé leur enthousiasme à l'égard des dirigeants actuels.
I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea.
SynonymeszealpassioneagernessexcitementfervorardoravidityAntonymesapathyindifferencedisinterestlethargyunconcerncourage
the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear
moral/physical courage
le courage moral/physique
courage in the face of danger
SynonymesbraveryvalorfearlessnessdaringboldnesspluckgritfortitudeAntonymescowardicefeartimiditytrepidationdastardlinessdéprimant
making you feel very sad and without enthusiasm
a depressing sight/thought/experience
un spectacle/une pensée/une expérience déprimant(e)
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing.
SynonymessadgloomybleakdismalmelancholycheerlessoppressiveAntonymesupliftingcheerfulencouragingbrightjoyfulhappycolère
the strong feeling that you have when something has happened that you think is bad and unfair
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger.
Jan a frappé du poing sur le bureau, de colère.
He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated.
SynonymesragefurywrathindignationresentmentirritationAntonymescalmpeacehappinesscontentmentjoycomposurejoie, ravissement
a feeling of great pleasure
The children screamed with delight when the music started.
Les enfants ont poussé des cris de joie quand la musique a commencé.
SynonymesjoypleasurehappinessgratificationcheersatisfactionAntonymesdisgustdispleasuresadnesssorrowgriefmiseryagressif, hargneux
angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attack
The dog became aggressive and started barking loudly at strangers.
Le chien est devenu agressif et s'est mis à aboyer bruyamment sur les inconnus.
SynonymesforcefulassertivepushycombativebelligerentviolentAntonymespassivedocilegentlemeeksubmissivepeaceful
