M'étonne (en. I am surprised)

[m‿e.tɔn]

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To feel surprise or misunderstanding regarding a situation.

The news surprises me a lot.

La nouvelle m'étonne beaucoup.

To cause surprise to someone.

This result always surprises me.

Ce résultat m'étonne toujours.

To perplex or shock someone.

His attitude has surprised me from the beginning.

Son attitude m'étonne depuis le début.

From the verb 'étonner', with the reflexive pronoun 'me'.

That surprises me a bit.

Expresses a slight surprise.

cela m'étonne un peu

I am really surprised.

Declares a strong surprise.

je suis vraiment étonné

What you are saying surprises me.

Indicates that what one hears is surprising.

ce que tu dis m'étonne

astonishment

The state of someone who is surprised; surprise.

étonnement

surprise

An unexpected event that provokes a reaction of astonishment.

surprise

shock

A shock so strong that it paralyzes reactions.

stupéfaction

That's crazy!

When I saw the price, it surprised me, that's crazy!

Quand j'ai vu le prix, m'étonne, c'est fou !

Incredible!

This performance, it surprises me, it's incredible!

Cette performance, m'étonne, c'est incroyable !