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.