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B1 noun

griserie

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

Pratique Notas e dicas

griserie em 30 segundos

joyful intoxication
elation
lightheadedness

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Mnemônico

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.

Associação visual

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)

Desafio

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.)

Teste-se 12 perguntas

multiple choice C1

Choose the best synonym for 'griserie'.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 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'?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 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. »

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 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.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

'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.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

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'.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

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

listening C1

The exhilaration of victory was palpable in the stadium.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: La griserie de la victoire était palpable dans le stade.