Exercices C1 : Exprimer des émotions complexes en anglais

Ces exercices vous permettent de pratiquer l’expression d’émotions nuancées en anglais, bien au-delà de simples mots comme ‘happy’ ou ‘sad’. Testez votre maîtrise du vocabulaire émotionnel avancé vu dans le cours.

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Exercice 1 — Choisir le mot juste pour exprimer une émotion nuancée

Pour chaque situation, choisissez l'expression ou le mot qui décrit le mieux l'émotion complexe exprimée.

1. She felt a deep sense of ___ when she returned to her childhood home after twenty years — joy and sadness intertwined.
2. He experienced an overwhelming feeling of ___ after achieving his dream, as if the effort had finally been worth every sacrifice.
3. She couldn't quite explain her ___: she was excited about the new job, yet terrified of failing at it.
4. After snapping at his friend unfairly, he was consumed by a profound sense of ___.

Correction

1. She felt a deep sense of nostalgia when she returned to her childhood home after twenty years — joy and sadness intertwined.
2. He experienced an overwhelming feeling of fulfilment after achieving his dream, as if the effort had finally been worth every sacrifice.
3. She couldn't quite explain her ambivalence: she was excited about the new job, yet terrified of failing at it.
4. After snapping at his friend unfairly, he was consumed by a profound sense of remorse.

Exercice 2 — Associer chaque émotion à sa définition

Associez chaque mot ou expression émotionnelle à la définition qui lui correspond le mieux.

1. awe
2. schadenfreude
3. wistfulness
4. disillusionment

Correction

1. Awe describes an overwhelming feeling of wonder and reverence, often mixed with a slight sense of fear, triggered by something grand or extraordinary.
2. Schadenfreude refers to the pleasure or satisfaction one feels when witnessing the misfortune or failure of another person.
3. Wistfulness describes a gentle longing or yearning for something from the past or something unattainable, often tinged with quiet sadness.
4. Disillusionment is the feeling of disappointment that arises when one discovers that something or someone is not as good or ideal as previously believed.

Exercice 3 — Compléter des phrases avec les émotions complexes appropriées

Complétez chaque phrase avec le terme émotionnel qui convient, en vous appuyant sur le contexte et sur le vocabulaire étudié dans le cours.

1. Standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, she was struck by a profound sense of ___, unable to find words for what she witnessed.
2. He admitted, somewhat guiltily, that he felt a touch of ___ when his rival's presentation was poorly received by the committee.
3. After years of admiring her mentor, the revelation of his dishonesty left her with a deep sense of ___.
4. There was a ___ quality to her smile as she looked through old photographs, longing for simpler times she knew could never return.

Correction

1. Standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, she was struck by a profound sense of awe, unable to find words for what she witnessed.
2. He admitted, somewhat guiltily, that he felt a touch of schadenfreude when his rival's presentation was poorly received by the committee.
3. After years of admiring her mentor, the revelation of his dishonesty left her with a deep sense of disillusionment.
4. There was a wistful quality to her smile as she looked through old photographs, longing for simpler times she knew could never return.