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    Soudain (en. Suddenly)

    /su.dɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an event that occurs unexpectedly.
    The sky suddenly darkened.
    Le ciel s'est soudain assombri.
    That happens abruptly, without notice.
    He suddenly decided to change careers.
    Il a soudainement décidé de changer de carrière.
    In an unexpected way.
    She suddenly had the idea to go on a trip.
    Elle a soudain eu l'idée de partir en voyage.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'subito' meaning 'all of a sudden'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suddenly
    In a sudden manner.
    soudainement
    suddenly and without warning
    That happens unexpectedly.
    soudain et sans prévenir
    to go from one day to the next
    To change suddenly from one situation.
    passer du jour au lendemain

    Related Words

    sudden
    That happens unexpectedly or quickly.
    subit
    unexpected
    That was not planned or anticipated.
    imprévu
    unexpected
    That happens without having been planned.
    inattendu

    Slang Meanings

    All of a sudden
    He arrived all of a sudden without warning.
    Il est arrivé tout d'un coup sans prévenir.
    As if by magic
    He disappeared as if by magic.
    Il a disparu comme par magie.