French · Emotions & Feelings
surprise
surprise
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A feeling caused by something unexpected.
Example
Quelle bonne surprise de te voir ici!
What a nice surprise to see you here!
Etymology
'Surprise' comes from the Latin 'surprendere', meaning 'to take over or seize.' It evolved into its current form in Old French and is closely tied to unexpected events.
How & Where It’s Used
'Surprise' is utilized in both spoken and written French, suitable for various contexts from informal to formal. It conveys a range of emotional responses to unexpected events.