Crossword puzzle : Emotions in French

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Emotions in French [A2] — VocaVerb

Ready to explore how the French express their feelings? In this crossword, you’ll practise key vocabulary related to emotions and moods — from happiness to sadness and everything in between. All the answers are French words you’d use to describe how someone feels. Give it a go and see how emotionally fluent you really are!

Grid

Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

  1. 1. Feeling of sorrow or grief
  2. 2. Sometimes
  3. 5. Bitter feeling of being wronged
  4. 7. Anxiety about a future event
  5. 8. Loss of confidence or motivation
  6. 10. Feeling of contentment or fulfillment
  7. 11. Deep sadness or pensive mood

Down

  1. 1. Bravery in facing difficulty
  2. 3. Often
  3. 4. Overwhelming shock or amazement
  4. 6. Soon
  5. 8. Legal file or case folder
  6. 9. Last

Answers

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Across

  • 1. Feeling of sorrow or grief → chagrin
  • 2. Sometimes → parfois
  • 5. Bitter feeling of being wronged → ressentiment
  • 7. Anxiety about a future event → apprehension
  • 8. Loss of confidence or motivation → decouragement
  • 10. Feeling of contentment or fulfillment → satisfaction
  • 11. Deep sadness or pensive mood → melancholie

Down

  • 1. Bravery in facing difficulty → courage
  • 3. Often → souvent
  • 4. Overwhelming shock or amazement → stupefaction
  • 6. Soon → bientot
  • 8. Legal file or case folder → dossier
  • 9. Last → dernier

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