feel bad

se sentir coupable, avoir des remords

Éprouver du regret ou de la honte parce qu’on pense avoir mal agi.

En anglais simple : To feel sorry or ashamed because you believe you did something wrong.

• I feel bad about lying.
• He felt bad after shouting at his sister.
• Do you feel bad about what you said?

Comment l'utiliser : feel bad about something/doing something (I feel bad about breaking your cup.)

Synonymes : feel guilty, regret

Expressions courantes : feel bad about something, feel bad for lying

se sentir mal

Se sentir malade ou en mauvaise forme.

En anglais simple : To feel sick or unwell.

• I feel bad today.
• She felt bad after taking the medicine.
• Do you still feel bad, or has your fever gone?

Synonymes : feel ill, feel sick, feel unwell

Contraires : feel well

Expressions courantes : feel bad today, feel bad after treatment

avoir de la peine pour, compatir avec

Être peiné pour quelqu’un qui est malheureux ou traverse une situation difficile.

En anglais simple : To feel sorry for someone because they are unhappy or in a difficult situation.

• I feel bad for him.
• We felt bad for her after she lost her job.
• Do you feel bad for the losing team?

Comment l'utiliser : feel bad for someone (I feel bad for the children who lost their home.)

Synonymes : feel sorry for, sympathize with

Expressions courantes : feel bad for someone, feel bad for children

ressentir une gêne, avoir mal

Éprouver une sensation désagréable dans le corps, comme une douleur ou une gêne.

En anglais simple : To experience an unpleasant feeling in your body, such as pain or discomfort.

• My back feels bad today.
• It felt bad when the cold water hit my skin.
• Does your shoulder still feel bad when you move it?

Synonymes : hurt, feel uncomfortable

Contraires : feel good

Expressions courantes : feel bad physically, feel bad afterwards