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Emotions & FeelingsWednesday 22 July 2026

Je suis submergé(e) par l'émotion

Pronunciation: zhuh swee soom-behr-zhay par lem-oh-see-ohn

Meaning: I am overwhelmed by emotion

This phrase perfectly captures those intense moments when feelings become too much to handle—whether from joy, sadness, or surprise—and is commonly used in French films and literature to express deep emotional vulnerability.

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