feel

• Nom désignant une sensation physique au toucher, une impression émotionnelle ou une intuition perçue par une personne.

A noun referring to a sensation, touch, or emotional impression experienced by a person.

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1. Sense of touchA2formal

   The sensation or perception received through touching something.

   Toucher (sens du tact)

   • The fabric has a soft feel.
   • I like the feel of this leather jacket.
   • The room had a cold feel to it.

   Synonymesfeelingsense of touchtactilitytouch

2. Intuition or impressionB1informal

   A belief or opinion based on feeling rather than fact; an atmosphere or vibe.

   impression

   • I have a bad feel about this decision.
   • The party had a great feel to it.
   • She has a feel for languages and learns quickly.

   Synonymesairambienceatmosphereaurafeelinghunchimpressioninclinationintuitionnotionsensesuspicionvibe

   Antonymescertaintyfactknowledge

3. B1formal

   The characteristic quality or texture of something as perceived by touch.

   toucher / texture perçue au toucher

   • This paper has a smooth feel.
   • The wood has a rough feel after sanding.
   • The cream gives your skin a silky feel.

   Synonymesfinishgrainqualitysurfacetexturetouch

• Verbe désignant la perception par le toucher ou l'expérience d'une émotion ou d'une sensation.

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving through touch or experiencing an emotion or sensation.

verbe irrégulier

1. Perceive by touchA1formal

   To perceive something by touching it with the hands or body.

   Percevoir par le toucher

   • She felt the soft fabric of the dress.
   • He felt the cold metal door.
   • Can you feel the texture of this material?

   Synonymesfingergropehandlepalpatestroketouch

2. Experience emotionA1formal

   To experience a particular emotion or sensation.

   ressentir une émotion

   • I feel happy today.
   • She feels tired after the long day.
   • He felt nervous before the interview.

   Synonymesencounterexperienceperceivesenseundergo

3. Believe or thinkA2informal

   To have the opinion or belief that something is true.

   Estimer, juger

   • I feel that we should leave early.
   • She feels he is the right person for the job.
   • Do you feel like going out tonight?

   Synonymesbelieveconsiderdeemholdreckonsensesupposethink

4. Sense physicallyA2formal

   To be aware of something through physical sensation.

   Ressentir physiquement

   • I feel a headache coming on.
   • He felt the ground shake during the earthquake.
   • She felt her phone vibrate in her pocket.

   Synonymesdetectexperienceperceivesense

Variantes phrasalfeel forfeel likefeel outfelt up