noun🔗ShareSurprise, effroiA sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger."The loud clap of thunder was a startling. "Le coup de tonnerre bruyant fut une surprise.sensationactionmindemotioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSursauter, effrayerTo move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start."a horse that startles easily"Un cheval qui sursaute facilement.sensationactionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSurprendre, effrayerTo excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise."The loud bang from the car door slammed next to me and caused me to startle. "La forte détonation de la portière de la voiture claquée à côté de moi m'a fait sursauter.sensationemotionmindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDissuader, détournerTo deter; to cause to deviate."The sudden loud noise startled the students into focusing on the teacher. "Le bruit soudain et fort a dissuadé les élèves et les a amenés à se concentrer sur le professeur.actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading