sentiments partagés
The English phrase mixed emotions is expressed in French as sentiments partagés.
The phrase is used to describe a state of feeling both positive and negative emotions about a particular situation or person at the same time.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, sentiments partagés translates to 'shared feelings'.
Did you know?
- In formal letters, the word sentiments is used to mean 'regards' or 'compliments' in closing phrases like mes sentiments distingués.
- While sentiments partagés is common, a French speaker might instead say they have un cœur partagé to express the same internal conflict. This personification of the heart emphasizes the emotional struggle rather than just the feelings themselves.
- In French, the word sentiment is often used more specifically for an intuitive 'feeling' or 'hunch' than the broader English word 'emotion'.
Examples in context
- Je dois avouer que j'éprouve des émotions contradictoires à l'égard de cette décision.I must admit that I have mixed emotions regarding this decision.
- Je me sens partagé(e) quant à la direction à prendre pour résoudre ce problème.I feel divided about the direction to take in order to solve this issue.
- Je suis vraiment partagé(e) entre la joie de voir mes amis et la tristesse de les quitter.I am truly torn between the joy of seeing my friends and the sadness of leaving them.
- J'ai un mélange de sentiments face à cette nouvelle opportunité professionnelle, à la fois l'enthousiasme et l'appréhension.I have a mixture of feelings about this new professional opportunity, both excitement and apprehension.
- Je ressens à la fois de la nostalgie pour mon pays natal et de l'excitation à l'idée de découvrir une nouvelle culture.I feel both nostalgia for my home country and excitement about experiencing a new culture.
- J'ai des sentiments partagés à propos de ce nouveau travail.I have mixed emotions about this new job.
- J'ai des sentiments partagés concernant ce nouveau travail.I have mixed emotions regarding this new job.
- Elle éprouve des sentiments partagés face à ce départ.She has mixed emotions about this departure.
- Nous avons des sentiments partagés sur ce film.We have mixed emotions about this movie.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about Hugo's new job offer in another city.
- HugoLéa, j'ai des sentiments partagés sur cette offre.Léa, I have mixed emotions about this offer.
- LéaPourquoi ? C'est une opportunité incroyable, Hugo !Why? It is an incredible opportunity, Hugo!
- HugoOui, mais je vais regretter mes amis ici.Yes, but I will miss my friends here.
- LéaJe comprends, c'est un choix difficile.I understand, it is a difficult choice.
