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wonder in French

wonder in French is merveille, étonner, étonné — wonder means a feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.

wonder in French

merveille
noun
(countable) Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
étonner
verb
(intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
étonné
verb
(intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
se demander
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
conjecturer
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

What does "wonder" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.
    "The children stared up at the fireworks in wonder."
  2. noun Something that inspires awe or amazement.
    "The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world."
  3. verb To feel curious about something; to ask oneself a question.
    "I wonder what she meant by that comment."

wonder in a sentence

  • The children stared up at the fireworks in wonder.
  • The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world.
  • I wonder what she meant by that comment.
  • He wondered whether he'd made the right choice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wonder" in French?

"wonder" in French is merveille, étonner, étonné. wonder means: A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.

How do you use "wonder" in a sentence?

Example: "The children stared up at the fireworks in wonder." In French, "wonder" is merveille, étonner, étonné.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "wonder": merveille, étonner, étonné, se demander, conjecturer.

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