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    Sursaut (en. Startle)

    /syʁ.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sudden movement caused by an emotion or a stimulus.
    The cat jumped with a start when it heard the noise.
    Le chat a fait un sursaut quand il a entendu le bruit.
    A sudden or abrupt change in a situation.
    The economic upturn surprised the experts.
    Le sursaut de l'économie a surpris les experts.
    A sudden awakening from a state of sleep.
    She jumped up suddenly after dreaming of a fall.
    Elle s'est levée en sursaut après avoir rêvé d'une chute.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'sursauter', meaning 'to jump above'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sudden burst of pride
    An act done with great unexpected pride.
    sursaut d'orgueil
    sudden burst of emotion
    A sudden emotional reaction.
    sursaut d'émotion
    sudden burst of joy
    A joy that is expressed abruptly.
    sursaut de joie

    Related Words

    to startle
    To make a sudden movement.
    sursauter
    jump
    A movement upward or a distance away.
    saut
    reaction
    A response to a stimulus.
    réaction

    Slang Meanings

    To have a fit of madness.
    They had a fit of madness when they decided to go on an impromptu trip.
    Ils ont eu un sursaut de folie en décidant de partir en voyage à l'improviste.
    To have a sudden burst of anxiety.
    He jumped in a fit of anxiety the moment he saw his ex.
    Il a fait un sursaut d'angoisse au moment où il a vu son ex.