Aston (en. Aston)

/a.stɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of being amazed or surprised.
His face reflected the aston of the news.
Son visage reflétait l'aston de la nouvelle.
Feeling of admiration or disbelief.
The aston was shared by all the spectators.
L'aston èra partagé par tous les spectateurs.

Etymology

The word comes from the Old French 'estoner', which means 'to astonish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in aston
To be in a state of surprise or disbelief.
être en aston
to laugh in aston
To laugh in reaction to a surprising event.
rire d'aston
to have an astonished look
To display a look of surprise.
avoir un regard d'aston

Related Words

amazement
Feeling of being surprised.
étonnement
surprise
Event that causes aston.
surprise
stupefaction
State of extreme astonishment.
stupéfaction

Slang Meanings

To be shocked or surprised by something unexpected.
I was in aston when I heard that news.
J'étais en aston quand j'ai entendu cette nouvelle.
Indicates an exaggerated reaction to a situation.
She was totally astonished when she saw the magician.
Elle a eu un aston total en voyant le magicien.