English–French

“astonishment” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/stypœʁ/

Example

La nouvelle a provoqué une stupeur générale.

The news caused general astonishment.

Illustration for stupeur (astonishment)

How to say “astonishment” in French

“Astonishment” in French is stupeur.

A sudden shock turns a crowd into silent, motionless witnesses.

Full entry for stupeur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with stupeur

La foule resta silencieuse, submergée par la stupeur.

The crowd stayed silent, overwhelmed by shock.

Tips for using stupeur

  • Stupeur is formal and intense, whereas everyday French usually uses étonnement for ordinary surprise.

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