Sursaut (en. Startle)
/syʁ.so/
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.