B1 noun

griserie

Griserie describes a powerful feeling of joy or excitement that can make you feel lightheaded or dizzy.

griserie في 30 ثانية

  • joyful intoxication
  • elation
  • lightheadedness

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وسيلة تذكّر

Imagine being in Paris, surrounded by the beautiful sights and sounds. You're so happy and excited that you feel a sense of 'griserie'. The 'gris' part of the word can make you think of a 'grey' feeling, but in this case, it's a 'light grey' or 'lightheaded' feeling from happiness, not sadness.

ربط بصري

Picture a group of friends laughing and cheering at a celebratory event. One of them is throwing their head back in pure joy, with a slightly dizzy but happy expression. That feeling of joyful lightheadedness is 'griserie'.

Word Web

joie (joy) exaltation (exaltation) euphorie (euphoria) enivrement (intoxication/elation) allégresse (glee/merriment)

تحدٍّ

Describe a moment when you felt a strong 'griserie'. What caused it? Use 'griserie' in your description. For example: 'La victoire de mon équipe a provoqué une immense griserie en moi.' (My team's victory caused an immense exhilaration in me.)

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multiple choice C1

Choose the best synonym for 'griserie'.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: euphorie

'Griserie' refers to a state of exhilaration or lightheadedness, and 'euphorie' (euphoria) is the closest synonym among the choices.

multiple choice C1

Which situation would most likely evoke a feeling of 'griserie'?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Receiving excellent news after a long wait.

'Griserie' is a feeling of exhilaration or joy, which aligns best with receiving excellent news. The other options describe neutral, negative, or unwell states.

multiple choice C1

Complete the sentence: « Après la victoire de son équipe, il ressentait une _________ indescriptible. »

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: griserie

The victory of a team would likely lead to a feeling of 'griserie' (exhilaration), not melancholy, weariness, or indifference.

true false C1

One can experience 'griserie' even when feeling extremely sad.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: خطأ

'Griserie' is associated with joy and exhilaration, which are contrary to sadness. Therefore, one cannot experience both simultaneously.

true false C1

The feeling of 'griserie' is always negative and unpleasant.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: خطأ

The definition of 'griserie' explicitly states it's often from joy, making it a positive and pleasant feeling, not negative or unpleasant.

true false C1

A sudden burst of success could lead to a feeling of 'griserie'.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: صحيح

Success often brings joy and exhilaration, which are the core components of 'griserie'.

listening C1

The exhilaration of victory was palpable in the stadium.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: La griserie de la victoire était palpable dans le stade.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening C1

He felt a gentle lightheadedness after reaching the mountain's summit.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Il ressentait une douce griserie après avoir atteint le sommet de la montagne.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening C1

Despite the fatigue, a certain exhilaration overcame him at the thought of the journey.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Malgré la fatigue, une certaine griserie l'envahissait à l'idée du voyage.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Pouvez-vous décrire un moment où vous avez ressenti une profonde griserie?

Focus: griserie

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Comment la griserie se manifeste-t-elle différemment de la simple joie?

Focus: manifeste

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Dans quel contexte la griserie peut-elle être une sensation négative?

Focus: négative

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:

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