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    S'étonne (en. Is surprised)

    /se.tɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel surprised in the face of an unexpected situation.
    She is surprised by the speed with which things have changed.
    Elle s'étonne de la rapidité avec laquelle les choses ont changé.
    To express surprise.
    He was surprised by her sudden decision.
    Il s'est étonné de sa décision soudaine.
    To say that one is surprised.
    They are often surprised by his strange choices.
    Ils s'étonnent souvent de ses choix étranges.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'étonner', originating from the Latin 'stupinare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be surprised by something
    To feel surprise about an event.
    s'étonner de quelque chose
    to express surprise to someone
    To express surprise to a person.
    s'étonner auprès de quelqu'un
    can't believe one's eyes
    To be so surprised that it is hard to believe what one sees.
    n'en croire pas ses yeux

    Related Words

    surprise
    Emotion of surprise or astonishment.
    étonnement
    surprising
    Causing astonishment.
    étonnant
    to surprise
    To cause astonishment.
    étonner

    Slang Meanings

    To blow the roof off
    This new movie, it blows the roof off, I'm still amazed!
    Ce nouveau film, il casse la baraque, je m'étonne encore !
    To be blown away
    When I saw her new look, I was blown away, I’m still amazed.
    Quand j'ai vu son nouveau look, j'étais sur le cul, je m'étonne encore.