Quiz vocabulaire anglais : les sentiments

Effrayé :

• Terrified: The loud noise left him terrified and shaking.
• Afraid: She was afraid of the dark and always carried a flashlight.
• Frightened: The sudden appearance of the shadow in the alley frightened the children.

Insouciant (sans souci) :

• Carefree: Spending a day at the beach, they were carefree and enjoying every moment.
• Heedless: His heedless attitude towards deadlines often got him into trouble.
• Happy-go-lucky: With a happy-go-lucky attitude, he faced life’s challenges with a smile.
• Airy (désinvolte) : Her airy response to the criticism surprised everyone.

Détendu :

• Relaxed: After a long day, he sat in the comfortable chair and felt completely relaxed.
• Calm: Despite the chaos around them, she remained calm and collected.
• Cool

Compatissant :

• Compassionate: The compassionate nurse comforted the grieving family.
• Sympathetic: His sympathetic words provided solace during the difficult times.

Euphorique:

• Euphoric: Winning the championship left the team feeling euphoric.
• Overjoyed: She was overjoyed when she received the news of her promotion.

Content : 

• Happy: The children’s laughter filled the house, creating a happy atmosphere.
• Pleased: The chef was pleased with the positive reviews of his new dish.
• Glad: I’m glad to see you after such a long time.

Serein :

• Relaxed: Despite the impending deadline, she appeared relaxed and composed.
• Calm: The meditation session helped him achieve a state of inner calm.
• Serene (littéraire): The garden had a serene atmosphere, perfect for meditation.
• Unchilled (impassible): He remained unchilled even in the face of unexpected challenges.

Mal à l’aise :

• Uncomfortable: The awkward silence made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.
• Ill at ease: She was ill at ease in the formal setting, preferring a more casual environment.

Circonspect :

• Circumspect: Being circumspect in his decisions, he carefully weighed the pros and cons.
• Cautious: The hiker was cautious while navigating the slippery mountain trail.
• Prudent: A prudent investor carefully considers potential risks before making decisions.
• Wary (méfiant): The cat was wary of the new dog in the house.
• Guarded (prudent): His guarded responses indicated a lack of trust in the situation.

Indécis :

• Indecisive: Unable to choose between the two options, she remained indecisive.
• Hesitant: He was hesitant to commit to the project without more information.

Envieux :

• Envious: She couldn’t help but feel envious of her friend’s success.
• Jealous: His jealous nature often strained relationships with others.

Anxieux :

• Anxious: The upcoming exam made her feel anxious and restless.
• Apprehensive: He was apprehensive about the outcome of the important meeting.
• Uneasy: The uneasy feeling in the room suggested tension among the participants.

En colère :

• Angry: His angry outburst startled everyone in the room.
• Mad (US): She was mad when she discovered her phone was missing.
• Cross (UK): His cross expression indicated frustration with the situation.

Désabusé :

• Disillusioned: After the promising start-up failed, he became disillusioned with entrepreneurship.
• Disappointed: The team was disappointed with their performance in the tournament.

Motivé :

• Keen: He was keen on learning new skills to advance in his career.
• Eager: The students were eager to participate in the science fair.
• Motivé : Despite the challenges, she remained motivated to achieve her goals.

Mélancolique :

• Melancholic: The melancholic melody brought tears to her eyes.
• Melancholy: The deserted town had a melancholy atmosphere, filled with memories.
• Wistful: As the old friends reminisced, a wistful smile crossed their faces.
• Sad: The news of the loss left everyone feeling sad.

Agacé :

• Irritated: The constant noise from construction work irritated the residents.
• Annoyed: He was annoyed by the repetitive questions during the meeting.
• Flustered: The unexpected question left her flustered and searching for an answer.
• Worked up (inf.): Don’t get worked up over minor issues !

Découragé :

• Discouraged: Despite numerous rejections, he refused to be discouraged.
• Disheartened: The continuous setbacks left her feeling disheartened.
• Dispirited: The team appeared dispirited after the defeat.
• Despondent (déprimé, abattu) : Despite his efforts, the repeated failures in his career left him feeling despondent.

Soucieux : 

• Worried: The worried parents waited for news of their missing child.
• Concerned: She was concerned about the environmental impact of the project.
• Anxious: The anxious student nervously awaited the announcement of exam results, fearing the possibility of not meeting expectations.

Impressionné :

• Impressed: The intricate artwork impressed the art critics.
• Amazed: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop left everyone amazed.
• Awestruck: The grandeur of the cathedral left visitors awestruck.