surprise

• Nom désignant un événement, un fait ou une chose inattendus qui provoquent un sentiment d'étonnement ou d'émerveillement.

A noun referring to an unexpected event, fact, or thing that causes a feeling of astonishment or wonder.

1. Unexpected eventA2formal

   An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.

   surprise

   • The party was a complete surprise for her birthday.
   • Life is full of surprises, both good and bad.
   • The news came as a surprise to everyone in the office.

   Synonymesbombshelleye openerjoltrevelationshockstunner

2. Feeling of astonishmentA2formal

   The feeling caused by something unexpected or unusual.

   Surprise (sentiment d'étonnement)

   • She expressed her surprise at the sudden announcement.
   • To my surprise, he agreed to help us.
   • He looked at me with a mixture of surprise and delight.

   Synonymesamazementastonishmentbewildermentshockwonder

3. Gift or treatA2informal

   Something given or done unexpectedly to please someone.

   Cadeau ou attention

   • I have a little surprise for you after dinner.
   • The children prepared a surprise for their parents.
   • She brought a surprise for the team meeting.

   Synonymesbonusgiftpresenttreatwindfall

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un de la surprise ou du choc, notamment en faisant quelque chose d'inattendu.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel astonishment or shock, especially by doing something unexpected.

1. Cause astonishmentA2formal

   To cause someone to feel sudden wonder or amazement, especially by something unexpected.

   Surprendre (causer de l'étonnement)

   • The magician surprised the audience with his final trick.
   • Her sudden resignation surprised everyone in the office.
   • The news surprised me greatly.

   Synonymesamazeastonishastoundbowl overdumbfoundflabbergastshockstaggerstartlestuntake aback

2. Catch off guardB1informal

   To encounter or discover someone unexpectedly, often while they are doing something.

   Surprendre

   • I surprised my brother while he was sneaking a cookie.
   • The teacher surprised the students by arriving early.
   • She surprised her friend by showing up at the party unannounced.

   Synonymesambushcatchcome uponstartlewaylay

3. Attack unexpectedlyB2formal

   To attack or confront someone without warning.

   Surprendre (attaquer à l'improviste)

   • The army surprised the enemy forces at dawn.
   • The police surprised the burglars in the act.
   • They were surprised by a sudden ambush.

   Synonymesambushbushwhackwaylay