Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I’m feeling upbeat.
- I’m feeling peaceful.
- I’m feeling optimistic.
- I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
- I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m feeling upbeat.
Situation 1
You look really happy today.
I’m feeling upbeat.
Do you have any good news?
I just won free tickets to a concert I’ve been dying to see!
Situation 2
How are you today?
I’m feeling upbeat.
Really?
What’s the occasion?
Quelle est l'occasion?
I just went for a run and feel really great today.
02
I’m feeling peaceful.
Situation 1
You look really calm this morning.
I’m feeling peaceful.
Really?
Did you do something to make yourself feel that way?
Avez-vous fait quelque chose pour vous sentir ainsi?
I’ve been meditating after lunch for the past week.
It’s really soothing and I feel more relaxed.
C'est vraiment apaisant et je me sens plus détendu.
Situation 2
The lake is beautiful today.
Isn’t it?
I’m feeling peaceful.
Je me sens paisible.
Me too.
We should do this more often.
Nous devrions faire cela plus souvent.
We live in such a fast-paced world.
I feel more joy since I’ve learned to slow down.
Je ressens plus de joie depuis que j'ai appris à ralentir.
03
I’m feeling optimistic.
Situation 1
Are you nervous about your interview?
I’m feeling optimistic.
What if it doesn’t work out?
If it’s not meant to be, then I’m sure there’s another door waiting to be opened.
Situation 2
Have you gotten an acceptance letter yet?
I haven’t.
But I’m feeling optimistic.
Mais je me sens optimiste.
Did you apply to a few other schools?
Thankfully, I was able to apply to my top three picks.
If my first choice falls through, I’ve got a few other schools as back up.
Si mon premier choix ne se concrétise pas, j'ai quelques autres écoles en réserve.
04
I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
Situation 1
How have you been doing since the fire?
I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
I can only imagine.
I know that grief has taken over my life.
Disaster survivors need all the social support they can get.
Les survivants de catastrophes ont besoin de tout le soutien social qu'ils peuvent obtenir.
Situation 2
How are you feeling?
Well, I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
I don’t doubt that for one second.
I hope you’re making time to heal.
J'espère que vous prenez le temps de guérir.
I’m trying.
Saying goodbye to a pet feels like losing a best friend forever.
Dire adieu à un animal de compagnie, c'est comme perdre un meilleur ami pour toujours.
05
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
Situation 1
So, how did the date go?
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
Really? It must’ve went well!
Tell me everything!
Racontez-moi tout !
We had a natural chemistry and we laughed a lot during our conversations.
Situation 2
Are you ready for the concert?
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
You must be excited and nervous at the same time.
I don’t know if I like this feeling too much.
Writer's Note
We all have feelings and sometimes they are simple to express but at other times we have feelings that lie in between happy and sad. So here is a list of adjectives that will help you describe how you feel.
| Happy | Ecstatic, Overjoyed, Delighted |
| Disappointed | Devastated, Heartbroken |
| Angry | Furious, Enraged |
| Scared | Terrified, Petrified |
| Confused | Perplexed, Bewildered |
| Tired | Exhausted |
| Hungry | Famished, Starving |
| Thirsty | Parched |
So let's explore "I feel" vs. "I'm feeling".
"I feel" and "I'm feeling" essentially have the same meaning. "I feel" states a general feeling without the details of time, while "I'm feeling" emphasizes feelings in the present moment. Shall we go over some examples together?
- I feel hungry. I'm feeling hungry.
- I feel grateful. I'm feeling grateful.
- I feel nostalgic. I'm feeling nostalgic.
- I feel insecure. I'm feeling insecure.
- I feel under the weather. I'm feeling under the weather.
Understanding and being understood are essential to human connection and communication. Pick some new adjectives to describe your feelings. Imagine when and where you could use these phrases in your daily life.
When you can express yourself, you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.