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    L'étonnement (en. Astonishment)

    /letɔnəmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Surprise caused by an unexpected event.
    His astonishment was palpable when he saw the gift.
    Son étonnement était palpable lorsqu'il a vu le cadeau.
    Impression left by something unexpected.
    The astonishment of the audience was evident after the performance.
    L'étonnement du public était évident après la performance.
    Reaction of a person facing the unexpected.
    He expressed his astonishment with wide eyes.
    Il a exprimé son étonnement par un regard écarquillé.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'etonnier', derived from Latin 'extonare' meaning 'to make noise, to create astonishment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in astonishment
    to be surprised or shocked by something.
    être dans l'étonnement
    to create astonishment
    to provoke surprise in someone.
    créer de l'étonnement
    astonishment is visible on his face
    his face expresses great surprise.
    l'étonnement se lit sur son visage

    Related Words

    to astonish
    To provoke a feeling of surprise.
    étonner
    to surprise
    To capture someone's attention in an unexpected way.
    surprendre
    stunned
    State of someone who is very astonished.
    stupéfait

    Slang Meanings

    To be shocked or surprised to the point of being speechless.
    When he announced his departure, I was completely stunned, it was pure astonishment.
    Quand il a annoncé son départ, j'étais complètement ébahi, c'était de l’étonnement pur.
    To be caught off guard by an unexpected situation.
    His reaction was beyond astonishment, it was as if the ground had opened beneath his feet.
    Sa réaction a été au-delà de l’étonnement, c'était comme si la terre s'était ouverte sous ses pieds.