French word

psychologie

Pronunciation

IPA/psikoloʒi/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpsychology

Example

Elle étudie la psychologie à l'université.

She studies psychology at university.

Illustration for psychologie (psychology)

More examples

La psychologie aide à comprendre les émotions et le comportement.

Psychology helps us understand emotions and behavior.

Core concept

The study of inner processes that influence emotions, decisions, and actions.

Common phrases

  • étudier la psychologie

    study psychology

  • cours de psychologie

    psychology course

Similar words

psychologue: A professional who assesses mental and behavioral concerns and provides advice and support.
psychiatre: A medical doctor who diagnoses mental disorders and provides treatments such as medication.
humeur: A person's emotional state over a certain period.
état d'esprit: A person's way of thinking and feeling at a particular time.

Definition in French

Science qui étudie les processus mentaux, les émotions et les comportements humains.

Word origin

The French word comes from Greek psychē, meaning soul or mind, and logos, meaning study, through the Latin-derived term psychologia.

Usage tips

  • French pronounces the initial p in psychologie, approximately as [psi.kɔ.lɔ.ʒi], unlike the usual English pronunciation of psychology.

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