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/sɑ̃.ti.mɑ̃/
Translation
feeling
Word origin
From Old French sentement, from sentir ('to feel'), from Latin sentire ('to perceive, to feel'). The same root gives English 'sentiment' and 'sense'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sentire
- English cognates
- sentiment, sense
Grammar
Examples
.
He finds it hard to express his feelings.
J' .
I have the feeling that something is wrong.
l' l' .
Their feelings for each other grew over time.
l' envahi.
A strong feeling of guilt came over him.
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She acted out of a sense of duty.
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