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feeling

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/

A feeling is an emotional state or a physical sensation that you experience. It can describe how you feel inside, such as happiness or sadness, or what you sense through your body, like warmth or pain.

Exemples

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1

I have a good feeling about our vacation this summer.

I have a positive sense or emotion about our summer holiday.

2

The witness described a feeling of intense pressure during the event.

The person explained an emotional or physical sensation of stress.

3

I just have this weird feeling that I forgot something.

I have a strange sensation or thought that I missed something.

Famille de mots

Nom
feeling
Verb
feel
Adverbe
feelingly
Adjectif
feeling
Apparenté
feelings
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Astuce mémo

Think of your fingers: you use them to 'feel' a surface, and those same 'feelings' happen in your heart.

Quiz rapide

I have a strong _____ that we are going to win the game today.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : feeling

Exemples

1

I have a good feeling about our vacation this summer.

everyday

I have a positive sense or emotion about our summer holiday.

2

The witness described a feeling of intense pressure during the event.

formal

The person explained an emotional or physical sensation of stress.

3

I just have this weird feeling that I forgot something.

informal

I have a strange sensation or thought that I missed something.

4

Psychological studies often distinguish between a feeling and a conscious thought.

academic

Academic research separates emotions from intellectual processes.

5

We should consider the staff's feeling regarding the new office policy.

business

We must think about the employees' opinions and emotions about the rules.

Famille de mots

Nom
feeling
Verb
feel
Adverbe
feelingly
Adjectif
feeling
Apparenté
feelings

Collocations courantes

gut feeling an intuitive or instinctive feeling
hurt feelings emotional pain caused by someone else
strange feeling an unusual or odd sensation
physical feeling a sensation related to the body
mixed feelings having both positive and negative emotions about something

Phrases Courantes

no hard feelings

no anger or bitterness after a conflict

get a feeling

to start to sense or realize something

sinky feeling

an unpleasant sensation in the stomach caused by fear or anxiety

Souvent confondu avec

feeling vs feel

'Feel' is usually the verb (action), while 'feeling' is the noun (the thing itself).

feeling vs emotion

'Emotion' is more technical and specific; 'feeling' can be both emotional and physical (like cold or heat).

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Notes d'usage

Use 'feeling' for general sensations (e.g., 'a feeling of cold') and 'feelings' (plural) when talking about someone's emotional state or sensitivity (e.g., 'I don't want to hurt your feelings').

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I have feeling' instead of 'I have a feeling' or 'I have feelings' because they treat it as an uncountable noun in the wrong context.

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Astuce mémo

Think of your fingers: you use them to 'feel' a surface, and those same 'feelings' happen in your heart.

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Origine du mot

From Old English 'fēlan', which originally meant to touch or perceive through the sense of touch.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (can be plural: feelings) Often follows 'have a...' (e.g., have a feeling that...) Can be used as a gerund (verb-noun)
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'gut feelings' are highly valued in decision-making and business.

Quiz rapide

I have a strong _____ that we are going to win the game today.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : feeling

Grammaire lie

Negation: Using 'not' with different verbs A1
Prepositions: with and without A1
Past Simple: Questions with was/were A2

Expressions liées

express feeling

Vocabulaire associé

mood

A mood is the way you feel at a particular time, such as bei...

 heart

The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body....

 touch

To put your hand or another part of your body on something o...

Plus de mots sur Emotions

delighted

A1

Delighted means being very happy and pleased about something. It is a stronger word than 'happy' and is used to show high levels of satisfaction or joy.

satisfied

A1

Feeling happy or pleased because you have what you want or need. It is used to describe a person who is content with a result or a situation.

glad

A1

Feeling pleasure, joy, or satisfaction about a specific situation or event. It is a common way to express happiness in response to news or a meeting.

excited

A1

To feel very happy, energetic, and eager about something that is going to happen. It describes a positive emotion where you are looking forward to an event or activity.

thrilled

A1

Thrilled describes a feeling of being extremely happy and excited. It is used when something very positive happens that makes you feel a sudden wave of delight.

enthusiastic

A1

To be enthusiastic means showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. It describes a person who is very excited and positive about something they are doing or a topic they like.

hopeful

A1

A person who is hoping or trying to achieve a specific goal, such as getting a job or winning a competition. It is commonly used to describe someone who wants to succeed in politics, sports, or entertainment.

grateful

A1

Feeling or showing thanks to someone for something they have done or given to you. It is used to express appreciation for help, kindness, or a positive situation.

enjoy

A1

The feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get from an activity or experience. It describes the state of having a good time or liking something very much.

gentle

A1

Describes someone or something that is kind, mild, and calm. It refers to a way of acting that is not rough, violent, or loud.

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