French Vocabulary: Emotions

Unlock the power of French emotions to express yourself with confidence.

Introduction

Get ready to dive into the world of emotions in French with Memory Wizards! In this vocabulary lesson, you will learn how to express a wide range of feelings and sentiments in the language of love. Whether you’re connecting with French-speaking friends or navigating emotional situations abroad, mastering these words will help you communicate effectively. Plus, with native speaker audio included, you’ll be able to perfect your pronunciation and truly immerse yourself in the language.

Vocabulary List

English French Pronunciation
Anger
Colère
Anxiety
Anxiété
Confidence
Confiance
Contentment
Contentement
Curiosity
Curiosité
Disgust
Dégoût
Envy
Envie
Excitement
Excitation
Fear
Peur
Frustration
Frustration
Guilt
Culpabilité
Hope
Esperance
Jealousy
Jalousie
Joy
Joie
Love
Amour
Pride
Fierté
Relief
Soulagement
Sadness
Tristesse
Shame
Honte
Surprise
Surprise

Grammar Guru: Gender Matters

In French, most nouns have a gender – masculine or feminine. When talking about emotions, remember to use the correct article (le/la) and adjective ending (e.g. heureux/heureuse) to match the gender of the emotion. Pay attention to the gender of the noun to ensure correct agreement!

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