Surgir (en. Arise)

/syʁʒiʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To manifest unexpectedly.
A conflict arose during the discussion.
Un conflit a surgit lors de la discussion.
To emerge, to rise or to get back up.
The mountains rise on the horizon.
Les montagnes surgissent à l'horizon.
To appear suddenly.
An idea arose in his mind.
Une idée a surgi dans son esprit.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'surgere', meaning 'to rise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to arise from nowhere
To appear without warning.
surgir de nulle part
to appear unexpectedly
To arrive without notice.
surgir à l'improviste

Related Words

emerge
To appear on the surface or reveal itself.
émerger
gush
To burst forth suddenly with force.
jaillir

Slang Meanings

Sudden appearance.
His ex suddenly appeared out of nowhere at the party.
Son ex est surgi de nulle part à la fête.
Unexpected arrival.
He appeared unexpectedly during dinner.
Il a surgi à l'improviste pendant le dîner.