emotion

• État affectif intense ou sentiment de l'esprit, tel que la joie, la tristesse, la peur ou la colère, souvent suscité par des circonstances, une humeur ou des relations.

A noun referring to a strong feeling or state of mind, such as joy, sadness, fear, or anger, often arising from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships.

1. A2formal

   A strong feeling such as love, anger, fear, or joy, often accompanied by physical and mental changes.

   émotion (sentiment fort)

   • She couldn't hide her emotion when she saw the surprise party.
   • His voice was full of emotion as he told the story.
   • The movie evoked strong emotions in the audience.

   Synonymesardorexcitementfeelingfervorintensitypassionsentiment

2. Instinctive reactionB1formal

   A natural, instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

   Réaction instinctive

   • Emotion often overrides logic in difficult situations.
   • He struggled to control his emotions during the argument.
   • Children express their emotions more freely than adults.

   Synonymesaffectfeelingpassionreactionsensationsentiment