French Conversation · Level 114
59 words
French word
choquant
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃokɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveshocking
Example
C'est choquant.
It's shocking.
More examples
Le film était choquant.
The film was shocking.
Core concept
Something that strikes against accepted sensitivities or norms and leaves a disturbing impact.
Common phrases
très choquant
very shocking
film choquant
shocking film
un fait choquant
a shocking fact
Similar words
scandaleux: Deeply disgraceful and liable to provoke widespread public disapproval.
révoltant: Morally outrageous, provoking intense anger or revulsion at its injustice.
offensant: Offensive to someone because it wounds feelings or conveys an insult.
indécent: Socially improper and unpleasant because it breaches standards of decency.
Definition in French
Qui cause une émotion forte et négative en heurtant la sensibilité ou les normes sociales.
Word origin
French forms choquant from choquer by using its present participle, while choquer itself is built from the noun choc with -er.
Usage tips
- Choquant usually signals strong disapproval or offense, whereas étonnant often describes a surprising fact without condemnation.