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emotion

UK
/ɪˈməʊʃən/
US
/ɪˈmoʊʃən/

Translations

emotionnoun
emotions
pl
UK
/ɪˈməʊʃən/
US
/ɪˈmoʊʃən/
émotionAu pluriel en anglais.
The movie evoked a range of emotions from the audience.
Le film a suscité toute une gamme d’émotions chez le public.
She was overcome with emotion when she heard the news.
Elle fut submergée par l’émotion quand elle apprit la nouvelle.
émotionAu sens général, comme domaine de l’expérience humaine.
Emotion plays a central role in decision-making.
L’émotion joue un rôle central dans la prise de décision.
Synonyms
mood
sentiment
affection
passion
reaction
response
sensation
feeling
emotionadjective
UK
/ɪˈməʊʃən/
US
/ɪˈmoʊʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to emotions (e.g., emotion regulation).
émotionnelRelatif aux émotions ou à leur étude.
She specializes in emotion research.
Elle se spécialise dans la recherche émotionnelle.
Additional translations
affectifSelon le contexte, quand il s’agit du domaine affectif.
Synonyms
feeling
tender
heartfelt
touching
moving
sentimental
passionate
affective
emotive
emotional

Definitions

emotionnoun
A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
She was overcome with emotion when she heard the news.
A strong feeling such as joy, anger, or sadness.
His voice was filled with emotion as he spoke about his late father.
A conscious mental reaction subjectively experienced as strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body.
The movie evoked a range of emotions from the audience.
Emotions in general considered as a domain or field of human experience.
Emotion plays a central role in decision-making.
emotionadjective
Relating to emotions or the study of emotions.
She specializes in emotion research.
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