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    Blêmes (en. Pale)

    /blɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An exclamation used to express astonishment.
    When I heard the result, I just blurted out.
    Lorsque j'ai entendu le résultat, j'ai juste blêmé.
    A word used to manifest a reaction to an unexpected situation.
    She was astonished when seeing the price of the dress.
    Elle a blêmé en voyant le prix de la robe.
    A way to signify shock or confusion.
    When he announced his departure, everyone was astonished.
    Quand il a annoncé son départ, tout le monde a blêmé.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French to express astonishment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be astonished like a fish
    To express great surprise.
    blêmer comme un poisson
    blêmes of confusion
    Feeling of total incomprehension.
    blêmes de confusion
    not knowing what to be astonished about
    To be in a disorienting situation.
    ne pas savoir quoi blêmer

    Related Words

    astonishment
    Feeling of surprise or shock.
    étonnement
    surprise
    Reaction to something unexpected.
    surprise
    incomprehension
    Lack of understanding about a situation.
    incompréhension

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated reaction to news.
    His decision really blew me away!
    Sa décision m'a vraiment blêmé !
    Expressing disbelief.
    When she said that, I was completely taken aback.
    Quand elle a dit ça, j'étais complètement blêmé.