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    S'étonner (en. To be surprised)

    /s.e.tɔ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel surprise.
    He is surprised by the speed of the changes.
    Il s'étonne de la rapidité des changements.
    To experience an emotion related to the unexpected.
    They are surprised by their friend's hidden talents.
    Ils s'étonnent des talents cachés de leur ami.
    To express surprise.
    She is surprised every time she discovers a new talent.
    Elle s'étonne chaque fois qu'elle découvre un nouveau talent.
    To feel surprised by an event.
    We are surprised by the generosity of our neighbors.
    Nous nous étonnons de la générosité de nos voisins.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'étonner', itself derived from Latin 'stupere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be surprised by something
    To express surprise regarding an event or situation.
    s'étonner de quelque chose
    to be surprised that
    To be surprised that something is true or occurs.
    s'étonner que

    Related Words

    surprise
    State of being surprised.
    étonnement
    surprising
    That which causes surprise.
    étonnant
    astounded
    Object or person who experiences great astonishment.
    stupéfait

    Slang Meanings

    To be shocked or exaggeratedly surprised.
    He totally lost it when he was astonished by the situation.
    Il a carrément pété un câble en s'étonnant de la situation.
    A strong reaction to an incredible situation.
    She was so surprised that we thought she was going to faint.
    Elle s'est étonnée tellement qu'on a cru qu'elle allait tomber.