Suggestion to add more clarifiation of sentir uses to A2 lessonCan I make a suggestion that Chris' more detailed definition (copied below) of what the verb sentir means (and ressentir) be added to the A2 lesson about sentir vs reflexive sentir.
It is confusing when sentir is used in quiz questions in a way that hasn't yet been fully explained. Currently the description/definition at this level doesn't explain that sentir can also refer to other concrete physical feelings (via the senses) - not just smell. And the use of this definition of 'feeling' is not differentiated clearly enough from 'emotional' feeling - thus creating confusion. A reference to the existence of ressentir would also be useful for us newbies too.
ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Sentir can mean the action of smelling and to feel in a concrete way, trough your senses, or your current emotional/physical status.
Tu sens la rose, tu sens bon, je me sens fatigué, je me sens heureux.
Ressentir is to feel but in an abstract way : a sentiment, an emotion, something that involves less your actual senses. It’s especially true for love : you would never say you would “sentir” love.
It usually is followed by a noun : je ressens de la fierté, je ressens du bonheur.
What's the difference between attentione, attentif, prudent et soigneu. Always very confusing
Quelle phrase est correcte?
Ce sera soit ton père soit moi qui viendrai te chercher
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Ce sera soit ton père soit moi qui viendra te chercher
Est-ce que le verbe se conjugue avec le nom le plus proche?
Bonjour, je me demande pourquoi il y a tant d’enseignants qui disent que le mot « rendre visite » n’est utilisé que la première fois qu’on rencontre qqn ? D’où vient cette idée ?
Hello, why is it:
Mon village favori ?
and
Mon village préféré?
Its not spoken about the past? And if, why "favori"?
The conjugation that you provide includes the following line:
il / elle / on est apparu(e)(s)
Under which circumstances would it be valid to have "est apparus" or "est apparues"? Or is the "(s)" redundant?
Why is it "était DE" here? Why is the "DE" used ?
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Can I make a suggestion that Chris' more detailed definition (copied below) of what the verb sentir means (and ressentir) be added to the A2 lesson about sentir vs reflexive sentir.
It is confusing when sentir is used in quiz questions in a way that hasn't yet been fully explained. Currently the description/definition at this level doesn't explain that sentir can also refer to other concrete physical feelings (via the senses) - not just smell. And the use of this definition of 'feeling' is not differentiated clearly enough from 'emotional' feeling - thus creating confusion. A reference to the existence of ressentir would also be useful for us newbies too.
ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributorSentir can mean the action of smelling and to feel in a concrete way, trough your senses, or your current emotional/physical status.
Tu sens la rose, tu sens bon, je me sens fatigué, je me sens heureux.
Ressentir is to feel but in an abstract way : a sentiment, an emotion, something that involves less your actual senses. It’s especially true for love : you would never say you would “sentir” love.
It usually is followed by a noun : je ressens de la fierté, je ressens du bonheur.Find your French level for FREE
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