No. 8,493 in French
ahurissants
"Ahurissants" means "staggering" or "astonishing."
In a sentence
Les résultats de l'examen étaient ahurissants.
The exam results were astonishing.
In this sentence, 'ahurissants' is used to describe the surprising and astonishing nature of the exam results.
Il a raconté une histoire ahurissante que personne ne croyait.
He told an astonishing story that nobody believed.
Here, 'ahurissante' qualifies the story, emphasizing its unbelievable and shocking aspects.
Les progrès technologiques sont souvent ahurissants.
Technological advancements are often astonishing.
In this case, 'ahurissants' illustrates how technological progress can be surprising and impressive.
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