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stun in French

stun in French is étourdir, étonner, époustoufler — stun means to knock someone senseless or make them lose awareness, often with a blow or shock.

stun in French

étourdir
verb
(transitive) To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
étourdir
verb
(transitive) To shock or surprise.
étonner
verb
(transitive) To shock or surprise.
époustoufler
verb
(transitive) To shock or surprise.

What does "stun" mean?

  1. verb To knock someone senseless or make them lose awareness, often with a blow or shock.
    "The blow to the head stunned him for a moment."
  2. verb To shock or amaze someone.
    "The news of her resignation stunned the whole office."
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stun in a sentence

  • The blow to the head stunned him for a moment.
  • The taser is designed to stun, not kill.
  • The news of her resignation stunned the whole office.

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What is "stun" in French?

"stun" in French is étourdir, étonner, époustoufler. stun means: To knock someone senseless or make them lose awareness, often with a blow or shock.

How do you use "stun" in a sentence?

Example: "The blow to the head stunned him for a moment." In French, "stun" is étourdir, étonner, époustoufler.

Are there other ways to say "stun" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "stun": étourdir, étonner, époustoufler.

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