surprise
surprise; unexpected moment
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/syʁ.pʁiz/
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Cultural Note
Though spelled the same as English, the French pronunciation is quite different. 'Surprise-partie' was the old French term for a surprise party, though 'fête surprise' is now more common.
📝 Example Sentences
Quelle bonne surprise !
What a nice surprise!
À ma grande surprise, il a accepté.
To my great surprise, he accepted.