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    Étonné (en. Surprised)

    /e.tɔ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Experiencing a feeling of surprise or amazement.
    He was amazed by the beauty of the landscape.
    Il était étonné par la beauté du paysage.
    To be caught off guard by an unexpected event.
    She seemed amazed by the announcement of her promotion.
    Elle semblait étonnée par l'annonce de sa promotion.
    To feel wonder in front of something.
    The children were amazed by the magician.
    Les enfants étaient étonnés par le magicien.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'étonner', derived from the Latin 'extonare', which means 'to amaze' or 'to thunder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be amazed by something
    To be surprised by an event or fact.
    être étonné de quelque chose
    to be left amazed
    To be so surprised that you don't know what to say.
    à en rester étonné
    a general amazement
    A surprise shared by a group.
    un étonnement général

    Related Words

    amazement
    A feeling or state of surprise.
    étonnement
    to amaze
    To provoke a feeling of surprise in someone.
    étonner
    amazing
    That which causes surprise or amazement.
    étonnant

    Slang Meanings

    To be left breathless by something incredible.
    When he saw the scene, he was so amazed that he forgot to react.
    Quand il a vu la scène, il était tellement étonné qu'il en a oublié de réagir.
    To be blown away (vulgarity) due to a surprise.
    Honestly, what he said left me amazed; I was blown away!
    Franchement, ce qu'il a dit m'a laissé étonné, j'étais sur le cul !