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    Surprises (en. Surprises)

    /syʁpʁiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unexpected event that causes astonishment.
    The charity announced many surprises for the children during the holidays.
    La charité a annoncé de nombreuses surprises pour les enfants pendant les fêtes.
    State of being surprised.
    I felt a great surprise when I saw the gift you gave me.
    J'ai ressenti une grande surprise en voyant le cadeau que tu m'as offert.
    Gift or unexpected event given to someone.
    They organized a birthday party full of surprises.
    Ils ont organisé une fête d'anniversaire remplie de surprises.

    Etymology

    The word 'surprise' comes from the Latin 'surprehendere', which means 'to take over'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it's a surprise
    It's something unexpected.
    c'est une surprise
    to be full of surprises
    To have many unexpected events.
    être plein de surprises
    surprise party
    A party secretly organized to surprise someone.
    surprise-party

    Related Words

    surprise
    To enter a state of surprise.
    surprendre
    under surprise
    Below expectation, often in a context of surprise.
    sous-surprise
    surprising
    That causes surprise.
    surprenant

    Slang Meanings

    An unexpected plan or idea.
    It's a surprise we prepared for him.
    C'est une surprise qu'on a préparée pour lui.
    An exaggerated reaction to an event.
    She was surprised when she heard the news.
    Elle a fait une surprise quand elle a appris la nouvelle.