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/e.tɔ.nɑ̃/

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Translation

surprising, astonishing

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

Feminineétonnante
Masc pluralétonnants
Fem pluralétonnantes

Examples

C' .

That is a truly surprising result.

.

She has an astonishing memory for names.

' ' .

It is hardly surprising that he left so early.

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These astonishing pictures went round the world.

' ' .

No wonder she said no.

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This word is part of lesson 41.