noun🔗ShareSurprise, effroiA sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger."The loud bang from the construction site gave me several startles throughout the morning. "La forte détonation du chantier de construction m'a causé plusieurs effrois tout au long de la matinée.sensationemotionmindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSurprendre, s'effrayerTo move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start."a horse that startles easily"Un cheval qui s'effraie facilement.sensationemotionactionmindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSurprend, effraieTo excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise."The loud bang from the construction site startled the children on their way to school. "La forte détonation provenant du chantier a surpris les enfants sur le chemin de l'école.sensationemotionmindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDissuader, détournerTo deter; to cause to deviate."The loud siren startles the deer, causing it to run away from the road. "La sirène bruyante dissuade le cerf, le faisant fuir de la route.actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading