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    Étonnante (en. Surprising)

    /e.tɔ.nɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which causes great surprise or astonishment.
    His talent for music is astonishing.
    Son talent pour la musique est étonnant.
    That which is remarkable for its quality or aspect.
    This work of art is truly astonishing.
    Cette œuvre d'art est vraiment étonnante.
    Of a perplexing or incredible nature.
    He told an astonishing story during the evening.
    Il a raconté une histoire étonnante lors de la soirée.

    Etymology

    From the verb "étonner," of Latin origin 'extonare.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an astonishing discovery
    A surprising and impressive discovery.
    une découverte étonnante
    an astonishing fact
    A fact that provokes astonishment due to its strangeness or originality.
    un fait étonnant
    it's astonishing!
    An exclamation expressing surprise or admiration.
    c'est étonnant !

    Related Words

    astonish
    To cause astonishment, to surprise.
    étonner
    astonishment
    A state of surprise or disbelief in the face of something unexpected.
    étonnement
    astonishing
    That which provokes astonishment, which is surprising.
    étonnant

    Slang Meanings

    Really cool
    This exhibit was really cool, truly astonishing!
    Cette exposition était trop cool, vraiment étonnante !
    Crazy
    This concert was crazy, astonishing at every moment!
    Ce concert, c'était de la folie, étonnant à chaque instant !