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    D'étonnant (en. Amazing)

    /d.e.tɔ.nɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which evokes surprise or wonder.
    It's astonishing what this performance can achieve.
    C'est d'étonnant ce que cette performance peut accomplir.
    That which is strange or remarkable.
    This sculpture is astonishing in its shape.
    Cette sculpture est d'étonnant par sa forme.
    That which exceeds usual expectations.
    His talent is astonishing; he is destined for great things.
    Son talent est d'étonnant, il est destiné à de grandes choses.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'etonnant', derived from the verb 'étonner', itself originating from Latin 'extonare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    from astonishing to astonishing
    Expresses continuous surprise.
    d'étonnant à d'étonnant
    it's astonishing!
    Expresses great surprise or admiration.
    c'est d'étonnant !
    astonishing to astonishing
    Indicates a sequence of surprising events.
    d'étonnant en d'étonnant

    Related Words

    étonner
    To provoke surprise.
    étonner
    surprendre
    To have an unexpected effect.
    surprendre
    merveilleux
    Of a beauty or excellence that dazzles.
    merveilleux

    Slang Meanings

    A crazy thing
    This show is astonishing, incredible!
    Ce spectacle, c'est un truc d'étonnant, incroyable !
    Absolutely awesome
    His story is really too strong, astonishing!
    Son histoire, c'est vraiment trop fort, d'étonnant !