Example: Je peux ressentir la joie dans sa voix quand il parle.
Definition
"Ressentir" means to experience or feel an emotion or physical sensation deeply. It involves perceiving something internally, such as joy, pain, or discomfort, often in a way that is personal and subjective. For example, one might say, "I can feel the joy in his voice."
Translations
feel
sentir
voelen
sentir
fühlen
Etymology
The word "ressentir" comes from the Latin 'resentire,' which means to feel again or feel strongly. It is composed of 're-' meaning again and 'sentire' meaning to feel. Did you know? The emphasis on 'feeling again' reflects how emotions or sensations can be re-experienced or intensified.
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"Ressentir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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