surprising

• Qui provoque la surprise, l'étonnement ou l'émerveillement, souvent parce que ce n'était pas attendu.

Describes something that causes a feeling of wonder or astonishment.

1. Causing surpriseA2formal

   Causing a feeling of wonder or astonishment because it is unexpected.

   qui surprend

   • The news was very surprising to everyone.
   • It is surprising how quickly she learned the language.
   • The surprising result of the experiment amazed the scientists.

   Synonymesamazingastonishingastoundingbreathtakingextraordinaryincredibleremarkablestaggeringstartlingstunningunexpectedunforeseen

   Antonymescommonplaceexpectedforeseeableordinarypredictabletypicalunsurprising

2. UnexpectedA2formal

   Not expected; unusual or out of the ordinary.

   surprenant (au sens d'inattendu)

   • He made a surprising decision to quit his job.
   • The party had a surprising number of guests.
   • Her surprising talent for painting was discovered late.

   Synonymesamazingastonishingextraordinaryremarkablestartlingstunningunanticipatedunexpectedunforeseenunusual

   Antonymescommonplaceexpectedordinarypredictabletypicalunsurprisingusual

• 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