surprise in French
surprise in French is surprise, surprendre, étonner — surprise means something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.
surprise in French
surprise
surprendre
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
étonner
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
faire une surprise à
(transitive) To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.
surprendre
(transitive) To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.
What does "surprise" mean?
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noun Something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.
"The party was a total surprise to her."
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verb To cause someone to feel astonished by something unexpected.
"The twist ending surprised everyone in the theatre."
surprise in a sentence
- The party was a total surprise to her.
- He couldn't hide his surprise at the news.
- The twist ending surprised everyone in the theatre.
- She surprised her parents by visiting unannounced.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "surprise" in French?
"surprise" in French is surprise, surprendre, étonner. surprise means: Something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.
How do you use "surprise" in a sentence?
Example: "The party was a total surprise to her." In French, "surprise" is surprise, surprendre, étonner.
Are there other ways to say "surprise" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "surprise": surprise, surprendre, étonner, faire une surprise à.
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