🧠 Japanese Psychology Vocabulary La psychologie
10 essential French words for the Psychology scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- conscience /kɔ̃sjɑ̃s/ B1consciousness; conscienceIl a perdu conscience pendant quelques secondes après le choc.He lost consciousness for a few seconds after the impact.
- mentalité /mɑ̃talite/ B2mentalityDepuis son voyage, il a adopté une mentalité plus ouverte.Since his trip, he has adopted a more open mentality.
- comportement /kɔ̃pɔʁtəmɑ̃/ B1behaviorLes enseignants ont remarqué un changement dans son comportement.The teachers noticed a change in his behavior.
- réaction /ʁeaksjɔ̃/ B1reactionSa première réaction a été de rire nerveusement.His first reaction was to laugh nervously.
- instinct /ɛ̃stɛ̃/ B2instinctElle a suivi son instinct et a pris la bonne décision.She followed her instinct and made the right decision.
- intuition /ɛ̃tɥisjɔ̃/ B2intuitionMon intuition me dit que quelque chose ne va pas.My intuition tells me that something is wrong.
- obsession /ɔpsesjɔ̃/ B2obsessionLa propreté est devenue une véritable obsession pour lui.Cleanliness has become a real obsession for him.
- phobie /fobi/ B2phobiaIl a développé une phobie des espaces fermés.He has developed a phobia of enclosed spaces.
- complexe /kɔ̃plɛks/ B2complex (psych.)Elle a un complexe à cause de sa petite taille.She has a complex because of her small height.
- traumatisme /tʁomatizm/ B2traumaCet accident a laissé un profond traumatisme chez l'enfant.This accident left a deep trauma in the child.
FAQ
How many French psychology words are in this list?
10 words, including B1: 3, B2: 7. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
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