Stupéfaits (en. Stunned)
/sty.pe.fɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Someone who feels intense surprise or an emotional shock.
We were astonished by the unexpected news.
Nous étions stupéfaits par la nouvelle inattendue.
Characterizes a state of deep astonishment.
The spectators were left astonished by the performance.
Les spectateurs restaient stupéfaits devant la performance.
Indicates a moment of bewilderment or incomprehension.
She had her eyes wide open, astonished by the scene.
Elle avait les yeux grand ouverts, stupéfaite par la scène.
Etymology
The word 'astonished' comes from the Latin 'stupefactus', which means 'to be struck with astonishment'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be astonished
To be in a state of great surprise.
être stupéfait
to leave someone astonished
To surprise someone to the point that they are left speechless.
faire tomber quelqu'un de stupéfait
Related Words
astonishment
The state of being astonished.
stupéfaction
astonishing
Something that profoundly astonishes or surprises.
stupéfiant
Slang Meanings
Completely stunned.
I was so taken aback, I was completely astonished.
J'étais tellement pris de court, j'étais complètement stupéfait.
Shocked to the point of not knowing what to say.
The news left me astonished, speechless.
La nouvelle m'a laissé stupéfait, sans mots.