/e.tɔ.nɑ̃/
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surprising, astonishing
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Word origin
The present participle of étonner, from Vulgar Latin extonare ('to strike with thunder'), from tonare ('to thunder'). English 'astonish' and 'stun' come from the same image.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- extonare
- English cognates
- astonish, stun, thunder
Grammar
Examples
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That is a truly surprising result.
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She has an astonishing memory for names.
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It is hardly surprising that he left so early.
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These astonishing pictures went round the world.
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No wonder she said no.
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This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 12: étonnant, région, amant and 7 more words.