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    S'étonna (en. Was surprised)

    /setɔna/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel surprise or confusion in the face of a situation.
    He was astonished to see such a large number of people gathered.
    Il s'étonna de voir un si grand nombre de personnes rassemblées.
    To express a reaction of surprise.
    She was astonished when she learned the news.
    Elle s'étonna lorsqu'elle apprit la nouvelle.
    To be struck by something unexpected.
    They were astonished by the beauty of the landscape.
    Ils s'étonnèrent de la beauté du paysage.

    Etymology

    Pronominal verb derived from Old French 'estoner', meaning 'to strike with astonishment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be surprised by something
    To react with surprise to an event.
    s'étonner de quelque chose

    Related Words

    surprise
    State of surprise caused by an unexpected revelation.
    surprise
    amazement
    State of being stunned, not knowing what to think.
    stupéfaction
    astonishing
    That which provokes astonishment.
    étonnant

    Slang Meanings

    To be shocked or surprised in casual speech.
    He was really surprised by what she said.
    Il était vraiment étonné par ce qu'elle a dit.
    To react with great surprise in an informal context.
    I am too astonished to speak at the moment.
    Je suis trop étonné pour parler en ce moment.