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    Surpris (en. Surprised)

    /syʁpʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    To be seized by an unexpected event.
    He was surprised to receive such news.
    Il était surpris de recevoir une telle nouvelle.
    To feel a strong emotion due to something unexpected.
    She was very surprised by the gift she received.
    Elle était très surprise par le cadeau qu'elle a reçu.
    To be caught off guard.
    He is often surprised when a change is announced to him.
    Il est souvent surpris quand on lui annonce un changement.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'surprendre,' derived from Latin 'surprendere.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be surprised
    to be caught off guard, to feel a strong emotion
    être surpris
    surprised like a novice
    to be very astonished, especially in a naive manner
    surpris comme un amateur
    surprised by the turn of events
    to be astonished by the course things take
    surpris par la tournure des événements

    Related Words

    to surprise
    to cause surprise
    surprendre
    sudden
    that happens suddenly, without warning
    soudain
    astonishment
    intense feeling of surprise
    étonnement

    Slang Meanings

    Shocked in a funny way.
    She was so surprised that she started to laugh.
    Elle était tellement surprise qu'elle a commencé à rire.
    Astonished to the point of not knowing what to say.
    He remained surprised, mouth agape.
    Il est resté surpris, la bouche bée.