éprouver vs senter in French

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It looks like you typed two verbs: éprouver and senter. However, there is a small typo: the correct second verb is sentir (not senter).

• Éprouver means "to experience," "to feel," or "to test/trial." It often refers to experiencing emotions or sensations, or putting something to the test.

  • J'éprouve de la joie. (I feel joy / I experience joy)
  • Éprouver ses limites (To test one's limits)

• Sentir means "to feel" (physically or emotionally), or "to smell." It can be reflexive (se sentir) for "to feel oneself."

  • Je sens le parfum. (I smell the perfume)
  • Je me sens bien. (I feel good)

Summary:

• Use éprouver for experiencing emotions or undergoing something
• Use sentir for perceiving with senses or feeling state physically

Related Topics: French emotions, French reflexive verbs, Parisian French

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