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    Étonna (en. Surprised)

    /e.tɔ.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To evoke a great surprise.
    The announcement of his departure astonished everyone.
    L'annonce de son départ a étonné tout le monde.
    To bewilder with something unexpected.
    His reaction astonished his friends.
    Sa réaction a étonné ses amis.
    To cause a feeling of astonishment.
    He astonished with his varied knowledge.
    Il étonna par ses connaissances variées.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to astonish', derived from Old French 'estoner', coming from Latin 'stonare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    astonishing, isn't it?
    Expression used to confirm surprise.
    étonnant, n'est-ce pas ?
    to be astonished at something
    To feel great surprise in the face of a situation.
    être étonné de quelque chose
    to astonish someone with one's boldness
    To surprise someone with a bold action.
    étonner quelqu'un par son audace

    Related Words

    astonishment
    State of being surprised or bewildered.
    étonnement
    astonishing
    Causing astonishment.
    étonnant
    astonished
    Experiencing astonishment.
    étonné

    Slang Meanings

    To astonish greatly
    His talent for magic truly astonished me.
    Son talent pour la magie m'a vraiment étonné.
    To be left speechless
    I was left astonished by his performance.
    Je suis resté étonné devant sa performance.