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sentiment

feeling

noun sahn-tee-MAHN Less Common

Also means

sentiment

Usage Note

Sentiment is a somewhat more elevated word than émotion and often implies a sustained inner state rather than a sudden reaction. The expression avoir le sentiment que means 'to have the feeling that' and introduces a clause. In formal correspondence, veuillez agréer mes meilleurs sentiments is a standard closing formula similar to 'yours sincerely'.

Examples

"Elle a un sentiment de bonheur profond."

Natural Translation

She has a deep feeling of happiness.

Literal Translation

She has a feeling of happiness deep

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