English–French
“surprising” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/etonɑ̃/
Example
Ton résultat est étonnant.
Your result is surprising.
How to say “surprising” in French
“Surprising” in French is étonnant.
A surprising event that stands out and invites a closer look.
Example sentences with étonnant
C'est étonnant comme il a changé.
It's astonishing how he has changed.
Tips for using étonnant
- In Il est étonnant que..., standard French normally uses the subjunctive, as in Il est étonnant qu'elle soit déjà là.
Other French words for “surprising”
C'est surprenant de le voir ici.
It's surprising to see him here.