surpris — meaning in English

English meaning

• startled adj Suddenly surprised and a little frightened.
• surprised adj Feeling or showing astonishment at something unexpected.

Senses

surpris is used for these senses in English:

• startled Surprised and slightly frightened.
• surprised Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.
• taken aback (figuratively) Surprised, shocked.

Related French words