French Word · Intermediate
Ressentir
To feel / To experience (an emotion, a sensation)
Pronunciation: ruh-sahn-TEER
Meaning
To have or undergo an emotion, sensation, or feeling.
Example
Elle a ressenti une grande joie en apprenant la nouvelle.
She felt great joy upon hearing the news.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Ressentir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.