French Conversation · Level 93
60 words
French word
excitation
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛksitasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounexcitement
Example
On sentait l'excitation dans la foule avant le concert.
You could feel the excitement in the crowd before the concert.
More examples
L'excitation avant l'examen m'a empêché de dormir.
The excitement before the exam kept me from sleeping.
Core concept
A system turned up from its resting level, with stronger bodily or emotional responses.
Common phrases
éprouver de l'excitation
feel excitement
montée de l'excitation
surge of excitement
Similar words
enthousiasme: Strong eagerness and pleasure arising from interest in something.
agitation: A restless, unsettled state marked by increased movement or noise.
émotion: A strong feeling such as joy, sadness, or fear.
Definition in French
État d'excitation physiologique ou psychologique caractérisé par une intensification des réactions.
Word origin
French excitation reflects Latin excitātiō, formed from excitāre, meaning to rouse or set in motion.
Usage tips
- For a person's enthusiasm, être enthousiaste avoids the possible sexual reading of être excité.