mood

humeur, état d’esprit

Ce qu’on ressent à un moment donné, y compris l’envie de faire quelque chose ou non.

En anglais simple : How you feel at a particular time, including whether you want to do something.

• I’m in a good mood today.
• His mood changed after the phone call.
• Are you in the mood for a walk?

Comment l'utiliser : in a ... mood (He was in a cheerful mood.); in the mood for something (I’m in the mood for a quiet evening.); in the mood to do something (She wasn’t in the mood to cook.)

Synonymes : state of mind

Expressions courantes : good mood, in the mood, change of mood

ambiance, atmosphère

Impression générale qui se dégage d’un lieu, d’un groupe ou d’une œuvre d’art.

En anglais simple : The general feeling in a place, group, or work of art.

• The music set a peaceful mood.
• The public mood changed after the election.
• Dark colours give the painting a mysterious mood.

Comment l'utiliser : mood of something (The speech reflected the mood of the country.)

Synonymes : atmosphere, feeling

Expressions courantes : public mood, mood of something, set the mood

mauvaise humeur

État de mécontentement ou de colère qui pousse à se montrer désagréable.

En anglais simple : An unhappy or angry state in which someone behaves unpleasantly.

• He’s in a mood again.
• She was in a mood with me all evening.
• Why do you get into such a mood?

Comment l'utiliser : in a mood (He’s in a mood because we left without him.); in a mood with someone (She was in a mood with her brother.)

Synonymes : bad temper, sulk

Expressions courantes : in a mood, get in a mood, such a mood

pareil, tellement

S’emploie pour dire qu’on comprend un sentiment parce qu’on ressent la même chose.

En anglais simple : Used to say that you understand a feeling because you feel the same way.

• “I just want to sleep.” “Mood!”
• “Work has left me exhausted.” “Big mood.”
• “I’m avoiding all my chores today.” “Mood.”

Synonymes : same

Expressions courantes : big mood, absolute mood