mood

• Nom désignant un état d'esprit ou une disposition affective temporaire, ou l'atmosphère émotionnelle qui se dégage d'une situation, d'un lieu ou d'une œuvre.

A noun referring to a temporary state of mind, feeling, or emotional disposition.

1. Emotional stateA2formal

   A temporary state of mind or feeling.

   humeur

   • She was in a good mood after hearing the news.
   • His mood changed suddenly when he saw the mess.
   • The rainy weather put everyone in a gloomy mood.

   Synonymesattitudedispositionframe of mindhumorspiritstraintempertemperamentvein

2. Atmosphere or vibeB1informal

   The general feeling or atmosphere of a place, situation, or piece of art.

   Ambiance ou atmosphère

   • The restaurant had a romantic mood with dim lighting.
   • The movie's mood was tense and suspenseful.
   • The party had a festive mood with music and decorations.

   Synonymesairambianceatmosphereauraclimatefeelingspirittenortonevibe

3. Grammar termC1formal

   A grammatical category that expresses the speaker's attitude toward the action or state of the verb.

   Mode (grammatical)

   • The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes or hypothetical situations.
   • In English, the imperative mood is used for commands.
   • The indicative mood states facts or asks questions.

   Synonymesmode