feel
feel
fi:l
fil
British pronunciation
/fiːl/

Définition et signification de « feel » en anglais

to feel
01

se sentir

to experience a particular emotion
Linking Verb: to feel [adj]
to feel definition and meaning
example
Exemples
After watching the emotional movie, he felt sad for hours.
Après avoir regardé le film émouvant, il a ressenti de la tristesse pendant des heures.
His kindness and support made her feel loved and valued.
Sa gentillesse et son soutien lui ont fait se sentir aimée et valorisée.
1.1

donner l'impression d'être, on dirait que + [indicatif]

to give one a certain impression or sensation
Linking Verb: to feel [adj]
example
Exemples
Something about his story feels off, but I ca n't quite put my finger on it.
Quelque chose dans son histoire fait ressentir une impression étrange, mais je n'arrive pas à mettre le doigt dessus.
The wait at the doctor's office felt endless, even though it was only a few minutes.
L'attente au cabinet du médecin semblait interminable, bien que ce ne fût que quelques minutes.
1.2

sentir

to experience the results or effects that a particular thing has
Transitive: to feel results or effects of something
example
Exemples
Can you feel the excitement building up for the upcoming event?
Pouvez-vous ressentir l'excitation grandissante pour l'événement à venir ?
He was feeling the pressure to finish the project on time.
Il ressentait la pression de terminer le projet à temps.
02

sentir

to be aware of something or someone through touching or being touched
Transitive: to feel sth
to feel definition and meaning
example
Exemples
I ca n't feel my toes because they're numb from the cold.
Je ne peux pas sentir mes orteils parce qu'ils sont engourdis par le froid.
She felt a dull ache in her back after sitting at her desk all day.
Elle ressentait une douleur sourde dans le dos après être restée assise à son bureau toute la journée.
2.1

toucher, palper, tâter

to examine or search for a particular thing by touching with one's hands, feet, etc.
Transitive: to feel sth
example
Exemples
Can you feel the scratch on the surface of the table?
Pouvez-vous sentir la rayure à la surface de la table ?
She felt the pulse in his wrist to check his heart rate.
Elle a sentir le pouls à son poignet pour vérifier son rythme cardiaque.
2.2

sentir, être

to have a specific physical feature or quality that is noticeable when touching
Linking Verb: to feel [adj]
example
Exemples
The blanket feels soft and cozy.
La couverture semble douce et confortable.
The glass feels cold.
Le verre semble froid.
03

penser, estimer, avoir le sentiment que

to hold a particular opinion or attitude or have a feeling that something might be the case without a justifiable reason
Transitive: to feel that
Intransitive: to feel in a specific manner
example
Exemples
How do you feel about the current state of the economy?
Comment ressentez-vous l'état actuel de l'économie ?
I did n't know you felt so strongly about that issue.
Je ne savais pas que tu ressentais si fortement cette question.
Feel
01

intuition, sentiment

an intuitive awareness
02

toucher, sensation

a characteristic detected through the sense of touch
example
Exemples
The soft feel of the cashmere sweater made it her favorite.
La sensation douce du pull en cachemire en a fait son préféré.
The rough feel of the sandpaper was perfect for the woodworking project.
La sensation rugueuse du papier de verre était parfaite pour le projet de menuiserie.
03

ambiance, atmosphère

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
04

branlette, masturbation

manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure
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