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Comportement et Approche - Montrer de la surprise

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme "lo and behold" et "as I live and breathe" sont liées à l'expression de la surprise en anglais.

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

used to convey surprise or amazement when something unexpected or remarkable happens

Ex: My notoriously picky eater tried a new cuisine and loved it.

a way of saying that one does not believe something because it sounds too unbelievable or exaggerated

Ex: He swears he did n't eat the last slice of cake , but it 's a likely story' considering it 's his favorite .

used to show one's surprise when meeting someone in a place one did not expect, or when one becomes aware of an unexpected relation between people

Ex: I ran into our old neighbor at the airport, and he knows your childhood friend.

used to show one's surprise when seeing someone or something unexpected

Ex: As I live and breathe, I never thought I 'd see such a beautiful sight in my lifetime .
by gum
[Interjection]

used when one is surprised or when one wants to emphasize something

Par gum, Nom d'un chien

Par gum, Nom d'un chien

Ex: I looked it up , and by gum , she was right !Je l'ai cherché, et **par tous les saints**, elle avait raison !
good grief
[Interjection]

used to show that one is shocked, annoyed, or surprised

bon sang, mon dieu

bon sang, mon dieu

Ex: Good grief, it's been raining for days!**Bon sang**, il pleut depuis des jours ! Est-ce que ça va jamais s'arrêter ?

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.
my ass
[Interjection]

used to show one's disbelief over something that was just said

mon œil, mon cul

mon œil, mon cul

Ex: Your cooking is that incredible?Ta cuisine est si incroyable que ça ? **Mon œil** qu'elle l'est.
my eye
[Interjection]

used to express one's disagreement or disbelief

Mon œil !, À d'autres !

Mon œil !, À d'autres !

Ex: They claim to have found a solution to world hunger?Ils prétendent avoir trouvé une solution à la faim dans le monde ? **Mon œil**, je le croirai quand je le verrai.
my foot
[Interjection]

used to show one's disagreement or disbelief

mon œil, mon pied

mon œil, mon pied

Ex: She claims she's never made a mistake?Elle prétend qu'elle n'a jamais fait d'erreur ? **Mon œil**, personne n'est parfait !
you wish
[Interjection]

used to tell a person that what they are hoping for will never happen or come true

Tu rêves, Tu peux toujours courir

Tu rêves, Tu peux toujours courir

Ex: Passing the test without studying a single page?Réussir le test sans étudier une seule page ? **Tu rêves** !

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

sacrebleu, nom d'un chien

sacrebleu, nom d'un chien

Ex: You lost your wallet again?Tu as encore perdu ton portefeuille ? **Bon sang**, tu dois faire plus attention.

used to refer to a state in which someone is so surprised or frightened that they are unable to think clearly or make any move

Ex: When the fire alarm went off, the children looked like deer caught in the headlights, unsure of what to do.

used to express great shock, disapproval, anger, etc., in reaction to someone's bold behavior

Ex: She borrowed my favorite dress without asking and then returned it with a stain.
for real
[Interjection]

used to question the truth or seriousness of someone's statement, often with astonishment

Sérieusement ?, Pour de vrai ?

Sérieusement ?, Pour de vrai ?

Ex: Guess what?Devine quoi ? Je viens de gagner un voyage à Hawaï, **pour de vrai** ?
holy cow
[Interjection]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Sainte vache !, Nom d'une pipe !

Sainte vache !, Nom d'une pipe !

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?Elle a eu une promotion et une augmentation ? **Sainte vache**, c'est fantastique !
holy shit
[Interjection]

used to show that one is really shocked or amazed

Putain de merde, Sainte merde

Putain de merde, Sainte merde

Ex: I just won the lottery!Je viens de gagner à la loterie ! **Putain**, ma vie est sur le point de changer !
holy moly
[Interjection]

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

sacrebleu, nom d'un chien

sacrebleu, nom d'un chien

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!**Sainte moly**, ces montagnes russes étaient bien plus palpitantes que je ne l'imaginais !

used when one is looking at something with a great sense of wonder or surprise

Ex: The sudden appearance of a celebrity in the small town left the locals with their eyes out on stalks.

used when something, such as unexpected news, causes one to be greatly confused or shocked

Ex: Her incredible performance on stage made everyone's jaw drop in the audience.
lo and behold
[Interjection]

used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

voilà que, et voilà

voilà que, et voilà

Ex: As we were exploring the forest , lo and behold , we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall .Alors que nous explorions la forêt, **voilà que** nous sommes tombés sur une cascade cachée.
good Lord
[Interjection]

used to show disbelief, shock, or surprise at something that has been said or done

Mon Dieu, Bon sang

Mon Dieu, Bon sang

Ex: Good Heavens, the sheer size of that mansion is mind-boggling.**Bon sang**, la taille de ce manoir est tout simplement époustouflante.
good gracious
[Interjection]

used to express one's surprise at something that has been said or done

Mon Dieu, Sainte Vierge

Mon Dieu, Sainte Vierge

Ex: As I walked through the art gallery , the intricate details in the paintings made me exclaim , 'Good gracious , ' at the artist 's talent .Alors que je me promenais dans la galerie d'art, les détails complexes des peintures m'ont fait m'exclamer, **'Mon Dieu,'** devant le talent de l'artiste.
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