If it’s used to refer to emotions, then by extension, the common expression “sans état d’âme” means doing something without feeling any emotions. It can also be written in the plural (sans états d’âme). During the second round of voting in French elections, it is common for eliminated politicians to call on their supporters to vote for another candidate sans état d’âme (without hesitating). Use it like thisIl l’a viré sans états d’âme – He fired him without hesitationElle a pris une décision sans état d’âme – She came to a decision without any soul searching. Tu es dans quel état d’âme pour le mariage ?

Source: The Local June 23, 2021 14:34 UTC