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surpris

surprised

C'est quand on ne s'attend pas à quelque chose et que cela arrive soudainement.

The French word "surpris" is the past participle of the verb "surprendre", which means "to surprise."

Meaning

Surpris means "surprised" in English.
It describes a feeling or state when someone is caught off guard or unexpectedly affected by something.

Parts

sur-: a prefix meaning "over" or "above," often adding the sense of something happening beyond usual expectations.
-pris: from the verb prendre (to take), so literally it means "taken over" or "caught."

Usage

It is often used as an adjective to describe someone's emotional state.
- Example: Il est surpris. ("He is surprised.")
It is also used in compound tenses as a past participle.
- Example: J'ai surpris mes amis. ("I surprised my friends.")

Synonyms

Étonné (astonished)
Stupéfait (amazed)
Ébahi (astounded)

Antonyms

Prévu (expected)
Pas surpris (not surprised)
Indifférent (indifferent)

Summary

"Surpris" primarily means "surprised," conveying an emotional reaction to the unexpected. It is linked to the idea of being "taken" or "caught" by surprise.