Stupéfaite (en. Stunned)
[sty-pe-fɛt]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Astonished, surprised to the point of losing one's composure.
She was stupefied to learn the news.
Elle était stupéfaite d'apprendre la nouvelle.
A sensation of great surprise following an unexpected event.
He remained stupefied in the face of this situation.
Il est demeuré stupéfait face à cette situation.
Indicating a state of emotional shock.
The test results left him stupefied.
Les résultats du test l'ont laissé stupéfait.
Etymology
The origin of the word stupefied comes from the Latin 'stupefacere', meaning 'to make stupid' or 'to astonish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in a state of stupor
To be very surprised or shocked by a situation.
être dans un état de stupéfait
to look with stupefied eyes
To observe something with astonishment.
regarder avec des yeux stupéfaits
to react with stupefaction
To react in a very surprised or shocked manner.
réagir avec stupéfaction
Related Words
stupor
State of intense astonishment.
stupeur
stupefaction
Feeling extremely surprised.
stupéfaction
stupid
Lacking intelligence or sense.
stupide
Slang Meanings
Completely shocked
He was so surprised that he just said: 'Wow, I am stupefied!'
Il était tellement surpris qu'il a juste dit : 'Wouah, je suis stupéfait !'
In a state of shock
After this announcement, everyone was in a stupor.
Après cette annonce, tout le monde était dans un état stupéfait.