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    Stupeur (en. Stupor)

    /stypyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of deep surprise or astonishment.
    He was in a stupor after hearing the news.
    Il était en stupeur après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
    A state of torpor or numbness.
    The stupor prevented him from reacting.
    La stupeur l'empêchait de réagir.
    A state of mental confusion due to a shock.
    The stupor froze him in place.
    La stupeur l'a figé sur place.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stupefactus', which means 'stunned'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a state of astonishment
    To be in a state of shock or total astonishment.
    être dans la stupeur
    to fall into a stupor
    To be seized by shock or astonishment.
    tomber dans la stupeur
    to be struck with amazement
    To be so surprised that one is left frozen.
    être frappé de stupeur

    Related Words

    stunning
    Causing amazement.
    stupéfiant
    stupor
    State of extreme surprise.
    stupéfaction
    stupid
    Lacking intelligence or sense.
    stupide

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected shock
    This announcement gave him quite a dose of stupor.
    Cette annonce lui a mis une bonne dose de stupeur.
    State of extreme surprise
    His behavior caused real astonishment among his friends.
    Son comportement a provoqué une vraie stupeur chez ses amis.