How to Say "Emotions" in French

émotions

The English phrase "emotions" is translated into French as émotions.

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular form of the word is émotion. This is a feminine noun, so the indefinite article for "an emotion" is une émotion.

The word émotion shares a root with the English 'emotion', but in older French contexts, it could describe a public uprising or a commotion.
The expression être sous le coup de l'émotion is a common way to say someone is overwhelmed by a sudden feeling, literally meaning 'to be under the blow of emotion'.
In a psychological context, French professionals might distinguish between les émotions and les sentiments, where the latter refers to deeper, more stable affective states.

Essaie de comprendre tes émotions.
Understand your emotions.
This sentence is useful for the command to understand your emotions.
Tatoeba #12143236 by always, translation #9476522 by Amastan
Elle ne peut réprimer ses émotions.
She can't suppress her emotions.
This sentence is useful for describing the inability to suppress emotions.
Tatoeba #1012894 by sacredceltic, translation #1009213 by AOCinJAPAN
Elle ne sait pas gérer ses émotions.
She can't control her emotions.
This sentence is useful for describing the inability to control emotions.
Tatoeba #882302 by sacredceltic, translation #314646 by CK
J'ai l'immense joie de vous annoncer mon mariage.
I have the immense joy of announcing my wedding to you.
Je suis profondément attristé par cette perte.
I am deeply saddened by this loss.
Je suis super content que tu sois là.
I am super happy that you are here.
Ça me déprime de rater cette soirée.
It depresses me to miss this party.
37 more sentences on Tatoeba

Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a movie they just watched.

Gabriel

Ce film m'a procuré beaucoup d'émotions.
This movie gave me a lot of emotions.
Chloé

Moi aussi, j'ai été très touchée.
Me too, I was very touched.
Gabriel

C'est rare de voir autant d'émotions sincères.
It's rare to see so many sincere emotions.
Chloé

C'est vrai, c'était vraiment poignant.
That's true, it was really poignant.

Sources

⭐Share⭐ to appreciate human effort 🙏