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    Soudaine (en. Suddenly)

    [su.dɛn]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which manifests abruptly.
    A sudden storm surprised the sailors.
    Une soudaine tempête a surpris les navigateurs.
    That which occurs without preparation.
    He had a sudden desire to travel.
    Il a eu une soudaine envie de voyager.
    That which changes rapidly.
    His mood was sudden and unpredictable.
    Son humeur était soudaine et imprévisible.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'subita', derived from 'subitus', meaning 'that which happens suddenly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sudden revelation
    An unexpected awareness or understanding.
    soudaine révélation
    sudden building
    A suddenly emerging building or structure.
    édifice soudaine

    Related Words

    suddenly
    In a sudden manner, quickly.
    soudainement
    sudden
    That which occurs all at once, unexpectedly.
    soudain

    Slang Meanings

    A quick surprise.
    It was a sudden surprise that shocked me at the party.
    C'était une soudaine qui m'a choqué lors de la fête.
    Sudden change of mood.
    His suddenness made everyone nervous.
    Son soudaine a rendu tout le monde nerveux.