Also means
agitation
Usage Note
Émoi is a literary or elevated word for emotional turmoil or excitement, usually felt collectively or by a crowd. The common phrase en émoi means 'in a state of agitation' — la ville est en émoi conveys widespread excitement or alarm. It does not typically describe a single quiet feeling.
Examples
"La nouvelle a mis la foule en émoi."
Natural Translation
The news threw the crowd into a state of agitation.
Literal Translation
The news put the crowd in agitation.
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