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une âme sensible
/yn‿am sɑ̃.sibl/
a sensitive soul
Elle est une âme sensible, toujours touchée par la souffrance des autres.
She is a sensitive soul, always moved by the suffering of others.
literaryinformal
A person with a deep emotional sensitivity, often empathetic and easily affected by the emotions or suffering of others.
Son roman décrit une âme sensible qui lutte contre l'indifférence du monde.
His novel describes a sensitive soul who struggles against the world's indifference.
Les âmes sensibles peuvent trouver ce film trop intense.
Sensitive souls might find this movie too intense.
The phrase is often used in a poetic or literary context to describe someone with deep emotional depth.
Collocations
une âme sensible àa sensitive soul toune âme sensible et généreusea sensitive and generous soul
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Literary Usage
This phrase is commonly found in literature and poetry, often describing characters with deep emotional depth.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use this phrase when describing someone with profound emotional sensitivity, especially in artistic or poetic contexts.
Word Origin
From 'âme' (soul) and 'sensible' (sensitive), combining to describe a deeply emotional person.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in literature and poetry to evoke a sense of emotional depth and vulnerability.
Word Breakdown
âme
soul
rootsensible
sensitive
adjectiveDictionnaire Français-Anglais