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    Étonner (en. To amaze)

    /etɔne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Cause to experience great surprise.
    This news really astonished me.
    Cette nouvelle m'a vraiment étonné.
    Arouse admiration through something unexpected.
    He astonished everyone with his talent.
    Il a étonné tout le monde avec son talent.
    Surprise through behavior or actions.
    His attitude astonished all his colleagues.
    Son attitude a étonné tous ses collègues.

    Etymology

    Comes from the old verb 'estonnier', derived from the Latin 'extonare', meaning 'to strike with astonishment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    astonish to the highest degree
    Cause a great surprise.
    étonner au plus haut point
    astonish the crowds
    Captivate the attention of a wide audience.
    étonner les foules
    astonish by one’s boldness
    Surprise by a courageous action.
    étonner par son audace

    Related Words

    astonishment
    State of being astonished, surprise.
    étonnement
    astonishing
    That provokes astonishment.
    étonnant
    astonishingly
    In an astonishing manner.
    étonnamment

    Slang Meanings

    To be shocked or surprised beyond imagination.
    I was so astonished that I didn't know what to say.
    J'étais tellement étonné que je n'ai pas su quoi dire.
    To be taken aback by unexpected news.
    This info really astonished me; I didn’t expect it at all.
    Cette info m'a vraiment étonné; je ne m'y attendais pas du tout.