French vocabulary: Feelings & Personality
15 French words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the French words you'll actually use for feelings & personality — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Inès. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Emotions
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heureux | happy |
| triste | sad |
| en colère | angry |
| surpris | surprised |
| excité | excited |
| anxieux | anxious |
| calme | calm |
Personality Traits
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gentil | kind |
| sincère | sincere |
| timide | shy |
| généreux | generous |
| optimiste | optimistic |
| pessimiste | pessimistic |
| travailleur | hardworking |
| créatif | creative |

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