Comprehensive Guide to Emotions in English

This page presents an extensive vocabulary list for emotions in English, categorized by four primary feelings: joy, anger, fear, and sadness. Each emotion is further divided into three intensity levels, providing a nuanced approach to expressing feelings in English.

Highlight: The guide is structured to help learners understand the gradation of emotions, from mild to intense expressions.

Joy (Lexique de la joie)

Small Joy (Petite joie)

The guide begins with mild expressions of happiness, including:

• Serene (Serein)
• Cheerful (Gai)
• Satisfied (Comblé)
• Delighted (Ravi)

Medium Joy (Joie moyenne)

Moving to more pronounced feelings of joy:

• Happy (Content)
• Joyful (Joyeux)
• Satisfied (Satisfait)
• Pleased (Réjoui)

Great Joy (Grande joie)

The most intense expressions of happiness:

• Ecstasy (Extase)
• Euphoric (Euphorique)
• Radiant/Bright (Radieux)
• Enthusiastic (Enthousiaste)

Vocabulary: "Euphoric" (Euphorique) refers to an intense state of happiness or excitement.

Anger (Lexique de la colère)

Small Anger (Petite colère)

Mild expressions of discontent:

• Restless (Agité)
• Mistrustful (Défiant)
• Jealous (Jaloux)
• Crumpled (Froissé)

Medium Anger (Colère moyenne)

More pronounced feelings of anger:

• Angry (En colère)
• Annoyed (Agacé)
• Upset (Contrarié)
• Cross (Fâché)

Great Anger (Grande colère)

The most intense expressions of anger:

• Enraged (Enragé)
• Aggressive (Agressif)
• Hostile (Hostile)
• Furious (Furieux)

Example: "He was furious when he discovered the damage to his car." (Il était furieux quand il a découvert les dégâts sur sa voiture.)

Fear (Lexique de la peur)

Small Fear (Petite peur)

Mild expressions of fear or unease:

• Suspicious (Méfiant)
• Fearful (Craintif)
• Stressed (Stressé)

Medium Fear (Peur moyenne)

More pronounced feelings of fear:

• Scared (Peur)
• Anxious (Anxieux)
• Afraid (Apeuré)

Great Fear (Grande peur)

The most intense expressions of fear:

• Horrified (Horrifié)
• Terrified (Terrifié)
• Frightened (Effrayé)

Definition: "Terrified" (Terrifié) describes an extreme state of fear, often accompanied by a feeling of helplessness.

Sadness (Lexique de la tristesse)

Small Sadness (Petite tristesse)

Mild expressions of sadness:

• Disappointed (Déçu)
• Sorry (Désolé)
• Melancholic (Mélancolique)
• Pained (Peiné)

Medium Sadness (Tristesse moyenne)

More pronounced feelings of sadness:

• Sad (Triste)
• Aggrieved (Chagriné)
• Hurt (Blessé)
• Saddened (Attristé)

Great Sadness (Grande tristesse)

The most intense expressions of sadness:

• Desperate (Désespéré)
• Down (Abattu)
• Burdened (Accablé)
• Distressed (Affligé)

Quote: "Learning to express emotions accurately in a foreign language is key to effective communication." (Apprendre à exprimer précisément ses émotions dans une langue étrangère est essentiel pour une communication efficace.)

This comprehensive guide serves as an excellent resource for students learning emotions in English, particularly those in CM1, CM2, and 6ème. It provides a structured approach to expressing feelings in English, allowing learners to articulate their emotions with precision and depth.