Crossword puzzle : Expressing complex emotions in French

Ready to put your advanced French vocabulary to the test? This crossword challenges you to explore the rich and nuanced world of emotional expression in French — from subtle inner states to complex psychological concepts. Whether it’s la mélancolie, l’ambivalence, or something far more elusive, see how precisely you can navigate the emotional landscape of the French language.

Horizontalement

1. 6. To lead or rule a country
2. 7. To be necessary
3. 7. To be necessary, impersonal verb
4. 10. Emotional or physical pain
5. 11. Complete loss of hope

Verticalement

1. 1. Excessive pride in oneself
2. 2. Verb meaning 'to want'
3. 2. Verb meaning 'to want'
4. 2. To want or wish something
5. 2. To want, irregular French verb
6. 2. To want
7. 2. To want
8. 3. Sometimes, occasionally
9. 3. Sometimes, indicating occasional occurrence
10. 3. Sometimes
11. 3. sometimes or occasionally
12. 4. A feeling of pensive sadness
13. 5. Feeling of worry or unease
14. 8. Feeling of wonder and approval
15. 9. Always
16. 9. Always, indicating constant occurrence
17. 9. Always, at all times
18. 9. always or still