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    Surprenant (en. Surprising)

    /syʁ.pʁe.nɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which causes a surprise.
    It was a surprising event.
    C'était un événement surprenant.
    Unexpected enough to provoke astonishment.
    The result of the match was surprising.
    Le résultat du match était surprenant.
    That exceeds what is usual or ordinary.
    She gave a surprising speech.
    Elle a fait un discours surprenant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'surprendre' with the suffix '-ant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a surprising fact
    a fact that astonishes.
    un fait surprenant
    a surprising talent
    a talent that impresses with its originality.
    un talent surprenant
    a surprising reaction
    an unexpected reaction to a situation.
    une réaction surprenante

    Related Words

    surprise
    State of astonishment caused by an unexpected event.
    surprise
    astonish
    To cause astonishment to someone.
    étonner
    unexpected
    Which was not anticipated, arriving in an unexpected manner.
    imprévu

    Slang Meanings

    WTF
    It was a WTF moment when I heard the news.
    C'était un moment WTF quand j'ai appris la nouvelle.
    Shock
    The movie left me in complete shock.
    Le film m'a laissé dans un choc total.