No. 5,138 in French

étonnant

"Étonnant" means "astonishing" or "surprising."

In a sentence

C'est étonnant comme il a réussi à résoudre ce problème compliqué.
It's surprising how he managed to solve that complex problem.
The word 'étonnant' describes a surprising quality of the situation, expressing wonder and unexpectedness.
La beauté de ce paysage est vraiment étonnante.
The beauty of this landscape is truly astonishing.
Here, 'étonnant' modifies the noun 'landscape' to convey a sense of admiration and wonder.
Il avait une capacité étonnante à comprendre les autres.
He had an astonishing ability to understand others.
In this sentence, 'étonnant' emphasizes the impressive and remarkable nature of his ability.

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