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to blindside

to surprise someone unexpectedly, often causing harm or trouble

prendre au dépourvu, surprendre désagréablement

prendre au dépourvu, surprendre désagréablement

Ex: The team was blindsided by the last-minute rule change .

L'équipe a été prise au dépourvu par le changement de règle de dernière minute.

to boggle
to boggle
[verbe]

to overwhelm or astonish someone, especially with something difficult to comprehend or believe

sidérer, stupéfier

sidérer, stupéfier

Ex: The magnitude of the universe 's size boggled his understanding .

L'ampleur de la taille de l'univers a stupéfié sa compréhension.

to confound

to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly

confondre

confondre

Ex: The unfamiliar technology confounded the elderly couple , leaving them unable to use their new device .

La technologie non familière a confondu le couple âgé, les laissant incapables d'utiliser leur nouvel appareil.

dumbfounded
dumbfounded
[Adjectif]

having a feeling of shock or amazement that leaves one temporarily speechless

abasourdi, stupéfait

abasourdi, stupéfait

Ex: She was dumbfounded when her long-lost sister appeared at the door.

Elle était sidérée lorsque sa sœur disparue depuis longtemps est apparue à la porte.

ejaculation

a sudden, short exclamation showing strong emotion

exclamation, interjection

exclamation, interjection

Ex: His ejaculation of frustration startled everyone nearby .

Son cri de frustration a surpris tout le monde à proximité.

exclamatory
exclamatory
[Adjectif]

expressing a strong and sudden emotion or reaction

exclamatif, exclamatoire

exclamatif, exclamatoire

Ex: The email was filled with exclamatory phrases expressing enthusiasm for the project .

L'e-mail était rempli de phrases exclamatives exprimant l'enthousiasme pour le projet.

flabbergasted
flabbergasted
[Adjectif]

extremely surprised or astonished to the point of being speechless or confused

abasourdi, sidéré

abasourdi, sidéré

Ex: She felt flabbergasted when she found out her favorite band was performing in town.

Elle s'est sentie abasourdie quand elle a découvert que son groupe préféré se produisait en ville.

to floor
to floor
[verbe]

to surprise or shock someone greatly

abasourdir, sidérer

abasourdir, sidérer

Ex: The unexpected plot twist floored all the readers .

Le rebondissement inattendu de l'intrigue a abasourdi tous les lecteurs.

to gasp
to gasp
[verbe]

to breathe in sharply with an open mouth, often in response to surprise, pain, or intense emotions

haleter, s'exclamer

haleter, s'exclamer

Ex: Witnessing the magic trick , the children gasped in amazement .

En témoignant du tour de magie, les enfants haletèrent d'émerveillement.

gobsmacked
gobsmacked
[Adjectif]

extremely shocked or surprised, to the point of becoming speechless

abasourdi, sidéré

abasourdi, sidéré

Ex: I was gobsmacked by the breathtaking views from the mountaintop, left speechless by the beauty of nature.

J'étais abasourdi par les vues à couper le souffle depuis le sommet de la montagne, restant sans voix devant la beauté de la nature.

to goggle
to goggle
[verbe]

to stare in amazement or with a dazed expression

regarder bouche bée, fixer avec ébahissement

regarder bouche bée, fixer avec ébahissement

Ex: He goggled in surprise when his friends threw him a party .

Il écarquilla les yeux de surprise lorsque ses amis lui ont organisé une fête.

jolt
jolt
[nom]

a sudden strong feeling of shock, surprise, or excitement

secousse, choc

secousse, choc

Ex: The sudden announcement caused a jolt of excitement among the students.

L'annonce soudaine a provoqué un sursaut d'excitation parmi les étudiants.

to jump
to jump
[verbe]

to exhibit an abrupt, involuntary physical response, typically involving a sudden movement or jerk

sursauter,  bondir

sursauter, bondir

Ex: A loud and unexpected sneeze from the next room made her jump.

Un éternuement fort et inattendu de la pièce voisine la fit sursauter.

to marvel
to marvel
[verbe]

to feel amazed or puzzled by something extraordinary or remarkable

s'émerveiller

s'émerveiller

Ex: Tomorrow , we will marvel at the wonders of nature as we explore the national park , appreciating the fact that such beauty exists in the world .

Demain, nous nous émerveillerons devant les merveilles de la nature en explorant le parc national, en appréciant le fait qu'une telle beauté existe dans le monde.

to pop
to pop
[verbe]

(of eyes) to open wide and appear to bulge

sortir, exorbiter

sortir, exorbiter

Ex: When he received the unexpected gift , his eyes popped with joy .

Quand il a reçu le cadeau inattendu, ses yeux sortirent de joie.

sensation

something that causes widespread excitement or interest among people

sensation, phénomène

sensation, phénomène

Ex: The fashion show was a sensation on social media .

Le défilé de mode a été une sensation sur les réseaux sociaux.

sensational
sensational
[Adjectif]

causing people to experience great interest, shock, curiosity, or excitement

sensationnel, époustouflant

sensationnel, époustouflant

Ex: The sensational aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery , enticing customers inside .

L'arôme sensationnel du pain fraîchement cuit flottait dans la boulangerie, attirant les clients à l'intérieur.

to shake
to shake
[verbe]

to cause someone to be emotionally disturbed or shocked

secouer, ébranler

secouer, ébranler

Ex: The sudden loss of a dear friend shook her to the core , leaving her in disbelief .

La perte soudaine d'un ami cher l'a secouée jusqu'au plus profond d'elle-même, la laissant incrédule.

to shock
to shock
[verbe]

to surprise or upset someone greatly

choquer, bouleverser

choquer, bouleverser

Ex: The abrupt ending of the movie shocked the audience , leaving them speechless in the theater .

La fin abrupte du film a choqué le public, les laissant sans voix dans le théâtre.

speechless
speechless
[Adjectif]

unable to speak for a short time, particularly as a result of surprise, shock, or anger

muet

muet

Ex: The beauty of the sunset rendered him speechless for a moment .

La beauté du coucher de soleil l'a rendu muet pendant un moment.

to stagger
to stagger
[verbe]

to cause someone to be surprised, overwhelmed, or deeply affected

stupéfier, abasourdir

stupéfier, abasourdir

Ex: The unexpected plot twist in the novel staggered readers .

Le rebondissement inattendu du roman a stupéfié les lecteurs.

to start
to start
[verbe]

to suddenly make an involuntary movement in reaction to a shock or surprise

sursauter

sursauter

Ex: The unexpected tap on his shoulder caused him to start and turn around quickly .

La tape inattendue sur son épaule l'a fait sursauter et se retourner rapidement.

to startle
to startle
[verbe]

to cause a sudden shock or surprise, resulting in a quick, involuntary reaction

effrayer, surprendre

effrayer, surprendre

Ex: The sudden burst of fireworks startled the birds in the trees , making them fly away .

L'éclat soudain des feux d'artifice a effrayé les oiseaux dans les arbres, les faisant s'envoler.

to stun
to stun
[verbe]

to surprise or shock someone, often by something unexpected, leaving them temporarily unable to react

stupéfier, abasourdir

stupéfier, abasourdir

Ex: The plot twist in the movie stunned everyone in the theater .

Le retournement de situation dans le film a stupéfié tout le monde dans la salle.

stupefaction

a state of being shocked or amazed to the point of being unable to think clearly

stupeur, hébétude

stupeur, hébétude

Ex: His sudden resignation caused stupefaction among his colleagues .

Sa démission soudaine a provoqué de la stupéfaction parmi ses collègues.

surprise

a mild feeling of shock we have when something unusual happens

surprise

surprise

Ex: The teacher ’s surprise was genuine when the students presented her with a heartfelt gift .

La surprise de l'enseignante était sincère lorsque les élèves lui ont offert un cadeau sincère.

surprised
surprised
[Adjectif]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

surpris

surpris

Ex: She was genuinely surprised at how well the presentation went .

Elle était surprise de voir à quel point la présentation s'était bien passée.

surprising
surprising
[Adjectif]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

surprenant, étonnant

surprenant, étonnant

Ex: The surprising kindness of strangers made her day .

La gentillesse surprenante des inconnus a fait sa journée.

to take aback

to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly

surprendre, déconcerter

surprendre, déconcerter

Ex: The startling revelation in the investigation report took the committee aback.

La révélation surprenante dans le rapport d'enquête a pris de court le comité.

to throw
to throw
[verbe]

to cause someone to feel confused or perplexed, often by introducing unexpected information

déconcerter, désorienter

déconcerter, désorienter

Ex: The unexpected question from the audience threw the speaker , causing them to lose their train of thought momentarily .

La question inattendue du public a déconcerté l'orateur, les faisant perdre momentanément le fil de leur pensée.

thunderstruck
thunderstruck
[Adjectif]

extremely surprised or shocked, unable to speak

sidéré, abasourdi

sidéré, abasourdi

Ex: He was thunderstruck to see his childhood friend after many years .

Il fut sidéré de revoir son ami d'enfance après de nombreuses années.

wide-eyed
wide-eyed
[Adjectif]

having eyes fully open, often showing surprise, wonder, or innocence

aux yeux écarquillés, ébahi

aux yeux écarquillés, ébahi

wonder
wonder
[nom]

a feeling of admiration or surprise caused by something that is very unusual and exciting

émerveillement

émerveillement

Ex: He felt a sense of wonder as he learned about the mysteries of the ocean .

Il a ressenti un sentiment d'émerveillement en apprenant les mystères de l'océan.

aghast
aghast
[Adjectif]

feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected

horrifié, atterré, accablé

horrifié, atterré, accablé

Ex: He was left aghast when he learned about the sudden and unexplained disappearance of his colleague .

Il est resté horrifié lorsqu'il a appris la disparition soudaine et inexpliquée de son collègue.

to amaze
to amaze
[verbe]

to greatly surprise someone

étonner, stupéfier

étonner, stupéfier

Ex: The generosity of the donation amazed the charity workers .

La générosité du don a étonné les travailleurs de l'organisme de bienfaisance.

amazement

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

étonnement

étonnement

Ex: The athlete ’s record-breaking performance left the audience in complete amazement.

La performance record de l'athlète a laissé le public dans une stupéfaction totale.

to astonish

to impress or surprise someone very much

étonner

étonner

Ex: The intricate details of the painting astonished art enthusiasts .

Les détails complexes de la peinture ont étonné les amateurs d'art.

to astound
to astound
[verbe]

to greatly shock or surprise someone

stupéfier, étonner

stupéfier, étonner

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork astounded visitors to the museum , who marveled at the artist 's skill .

Les détails complexes de l'œuvre d'art ont stupéfié les visiteurs du musée, qui ont admiré la compétence de l'artiste.

lost for words

temporarily unable to think of what to say or how to express oneself, often due to shock, surprise, or intense emotion

Ex: The stunning performance of the young pianist left the audience lost for words, and they erupted into applause.
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