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    S'étonnait (en. Was surprised)

    /s‿e.tɔ.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be surprised by something.
    He was surprised not to receive any news.
    Il s'étonnait de ne pas recevoir de nouvelles.
    To react with astonishment in the face of a situation.
    She was surprised by the speed with which things had changed.
    Elle s'étonnait de la rapidité avec laquelle les choses avaient changé.
    To show a reaction of surprise.
    The children were amazed in front of the magician.
    Les enfants s'étonnaient devant le magicien.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be surprised by something
    To be surprised by something.
    s'étonner de quelque chose
    to be surprised that
    To express astonishment at a given situation.
    s'étonner que

    Related Words

    astonishment
    State of being surprised.
    étonnement
    to astonish
    To cause astonishment.
    étonner

    Slang Meanings

    To be shocked
    He was shocked by her unexpected reaction.
    Il a été choqué par sa réaction inattendue.
    To be stunned
    She was stunned by everything she heard.
    Elle était sidérée par tout ce qu'elle a entendu.