u/Dizzy-Reportage

I’m constantly thinking about this on my quest for French mastery.

English is my dominant language and the words just feel “heavier” in my brain, like I have strong feelings about them and confidence in the meanings.

There are some French words that are potent in my mind, but on the whole they “hit different“, even if I’m confident in the definitions and usage.

does anyone know if there is documented biological / psychological / cognitive reason for this difference?

I assume I’m not the only one to experience this in a second language and I’m wondering if that discrepancy ever goes away or if it’s something that can be worked on?