Happiness (Bonheur) (HAP-ee-nuhs)
A state of well-being and contentment.
Her laughter radiated pure happiness.

Sadness (Tristesse) (SAD-nuhs)
The state of being unhappy.
A wave of sadness washed over him after the news.

Anger (Colère) (ANG-ger)
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
His voice trembled with barely suppressed anger.

Fear (Peur) (feer)
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.
A shiver of fear ran down her spine.

Surprise (Surprise) (ser-PRYZE)
A feeling of wonder or astonishment.
Her eyes widened in pleasant surprise.

Disgust (Dégoût) (dis-GUST)
A feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval.
He wrinkled his nose in disgust at the smell.

Joy (Joie) (joy)
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
Tears of joy streamed down her face.

Grief (Chagrin) (greef)
Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
The community shared in their profound grief.

Frustration (Frustration) (frus-TRAY-shun)
The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.
He slammed his fist on the table in frustration.

Anxiety (Anxiété) (ang-ZYE-uh-tee)
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an event or something with an uncertain outcome.
She felt a knot of anxiety in her stomach before the presentation.

Amazement (Stupéfaction) (uh-MAYZ-muhnt)
A feeling of great surprise and wonder.
They stared in amazement at the breathtaking view.

Contempt (Mépris) (kuhn-TEMPT)
The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
A look of cold contempt flickered across his face.

Excitement (Enthousiasme) (ik-SYTE-muhnt)
A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
The children were bubbling with excitement about the upcoming trip.

Disappointment (Déception) (dis-uh-POINT-muhnt)
The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
A wave of disappointment washed over the team after the loss.

Embarrassment (Gêne) (em-BAR-uhs-muhnt)
A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
He blushed with embarrassment after tripping on stage.

Hope (Espoir) (hohp)
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
A glimmer of hope appeared on the horizon.

Smile (Sourire) (smyel)
Form one's lips in a pleased, kind, or amused expression.
She greeted them with a warm smile.

Frown (Froncer les sourcils) (frown)
Furrow one's brows in an expression of disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.
He frowned at the difficult problem.

Yell (Crier) (yel)
Shout loudly, typically to express a strong emotion or to attract attention.
He yelled in surprise when he saw the gift.

Tremble (Trembler) (TREM-buhl)
Shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
Her hands began to tremble with nervousness.

Gasp (Haleter) (gasp)
Catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to astonishment or shock.
He gasped in disbelief at the unexpected news.

Grimace (Faire la grimace) (grim-uhs)
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
She made a grimace at the sour taste.

Laugh (Rire) (laf)
Make explosive sounds in one's throat and mouth, usually as an expression of amusement.
They couldn't help but laugh at the silly joke.

Cry (Pleurer) (krye)
Shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
She began to cry softly after hearing the sad story.

Blush (Rougir) (blush)
Show a red color in the face or neck due to embarrassment or shame.
He started to blush when she complimented him.

Sigh (Soupirer) (sye)
Emit a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or a similar feeling.
She let out a long sigh of relief after finishing the exam.