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L'annonce de son départ a créé un grand émoi parmi ses fans.
The announcement of his departure caused a great stir among his fans.
Here, 'émoi' is used with the verb 'créer' (to create) to describe the impact of an event.
Il y avait un certain émoi dans la foule avant le concert.
There was a certain excitement in the crowd before the concert.
'Un certain émoi' is a common collocation meaning 'a certain stir' or 'a certain excitement'.
Les révélations du journaliste ont provoqué un émoi général.
The journalist's revelations caused general agitation.
The verb 'provoquer' (to provoke/cause) is often used with 'émoi'.
Elle a ressenti un émoi étrange en le voyant après tant d'années.
She felt a strange emotion seeing him after so many years.
'Ressentir un émoi' means 'to feel an emotion/stir'.
Le scandale a jeté un émoi sur la réputation de l'entreprise.
The scandal cast a shadow of agitation on the company's reputation.
'Jeter un émoi sur' is a less common but possible usage, implying a negative impact on reputation.
Malgré l'émoi initial, la situation est vite revenue à la normale.
Despite the initial stir, the situation quickly returned to normal.
Here, 'initial' modifies 'émoi', indicating a temporary feeling.
Son discours a suscité un vif émoi dans l'assemblée.
His speech aroused a strong emotion in the assembly.
'Susciter un vif émoi' means 'to arouse a strong stir/emotion'.
Il était difficile de cacher son émoi face à une telle nouvelle.
It was difficult to hide his emotion in the face of such news.
'Cacher son émoi' means 'to hide one's emotion'.
Teste-se 12 perguntas
Imagine you see a street performer doing something amazing. How would you describe the feeling of excitement among the crowd using 'émoi'?
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Sample answer
Le spectacle du jongleur a créé un véritable émoi parmi le public. Tout le monde applaudissait avec enthousiasme.
You just heard some surprising news. Write a short sentence describing your 'émoi' about it.
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La nouvelle de son départ a provoqué un certain émoi en moi.
Think about a situation where a small event caused a 'stir' or 'agitation' in a group of people. Describe it in a sentence using 'émoi'.
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Sample answer
Un petit malentendu a causé un léger émoi pendant la réunion.
What caused the 'émoi' among the crowd?
Read this passage:
Le chanteur est monté sur scène. Dès les premières notes, un grand émoi a parcouru la foule. Les fans criaient de joie et agitaient les bras. C'était un moment inoubliable pour tout le monde.
What caused the 'émoi' among the crowd?
The passage states 'Dès les premières notes, un grand émoi a parcouru la foule.' (As soon as the first notes, a great stir ran through the crowd.)
The passage states 'Dès les premières notes, un grand émoi a parcouru la foule.' (As soon as the first notes, a great stir ran through the crowd.)
What was the result of the 'émoi' in the village?
Read this passage:
Hier, une rumeur s'est répandue dans le village. Elle a créé un émoi général. Les gens en parlaient partout, essayant de comprendre ce qui se passait. Finalement, la rumeur s'est avérée fausse.
What was the result of the 'émoi' in the village?
The passage says 'Les gens en parlaient partout, essayant de comprendre ce qui se passait.' (People talked everywhere, trying to understand what was happening.)
The passage says 'Les gens en parlaient partout, essayant de comprendre ce qui se passait.' (People talked everywhere, trying to understand what was happening.)
How did the children feel when they found the kitten?
Read this passage:
Les enfants ont découvert un petit chaton perdu dans le jardin. Cette découverte a provoqué un grand émoi parmi eux. Ils étaient excités et voulaient aider le chaton immédiatement.
How did the children feel when they found the kitten?
The passage states 'Ils étaient excités et voulaient aider le chaton immédiatement.' (They were excited and wanted to help the kitten immediately.)
The passage states 'Ils étaient excités et voulaient aider le chaton immédiatement.' (They were excited and wanted to help the kitten immediately.)
The correct order forms the sentence 'A slight stir went through the crowd.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'His departure created a great stir among his colleagues.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'She hides her emotion behind a smile.'
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à la fois
B1At the same time; simultaneously.
à l'aise
A2Feeling comfortable, relaxed, or at ease.
à regret
B1With regret; reluctantly.
abandon
B1The action or fact of abandoning someone or something; abandonment (can be emotional).
abasourdi
B1Stunned, dumbfounded, greatly astonished or shocked.
abattement
A2A state of extreme dejection; despondency.
abattu
A2In low spirits; disheartened; dejected.
abominable
B1Causing moral revulsion; detestable.
