French word

émerveillement

Pronunciation

IPA/emɛʁvɛjəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwonder

Example

Les enfants regardent le feu d'artifice avec émerveillement.

The children watch the fireworks in wonder.

Illustration for émerveillement (wonder)

More examples

Elle a accueilli la nouvelle avec émerveillement.

She welcomed the news with wonder.

Core concept

A sustained sense of wonder as beauty, discovery, or remarkable action holds attention.

Common phrases

  • avec émerveillement

    with wonder

  • regarder avec émerveillement

    to look at with wonder

  • exprimer son émerveillement

    to express one's wonder

Similar words

étonnement: Strong astonishment caused by an event that differs from what was expected.
surprise: A sudden, momentary feeling of surprise caused by an event or gift.
admiration: Warm appreciation and respect for an exceptionally good person or thing.
enchantement: Captivated delight caused by charm or beauty.

Definition in French

Sentiment d'admiration et d'étonnement, souvent prolongé, devant une beauté, une découverte ou une action remarquable.

Word origin

Émerveillement is formed from the verb émerveiller with the suffix -ment, while merveille ultimately comes from Latin mirabilia, meaning wonderful things.

Usage tips

  • Émerveillement is masculine, so standard forms include l'émerveillement and un émerveillement.

Other meanings

  • awenoun
  • amazementnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • émerveilleramazeverb
  • émerveilléamazedadjective
  • émerveillantamazingadjective

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