How is the phrase le cœur se serre translated from French to English

English translation
heart sinks
phrase

Se sentir soudainement déçu, triste ou effrayé.

To suddenly feel disappointed, sad, or afraid.

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  • Quand j'ai vu la mauvaise nouvelle, mon cœur s'est serré. — When I saw the bad news, my heart sank.

  • Ton cœur se serre-t-il quand elle parle ? — Do you feel your heart sink when she speaks?

  • Appelle-moi si ton cœur se serre à nouveau. — Please call me if your heart sinks again.

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