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startle

/ˈstɑːtəl/

/ˈstɑrtəl/

startlenoun

startles

/ˈstɑː.tl̩/

/ˈstɑr.tl̩/

Translations

sursaut

The sudden clap of thunder produced a sharp startle in everyone in the room.

Le coup de tonnerre soudain a provoqué un vif sursaut chez tous ceux qui se trouvaient dans la pièce.

Definitions

An involuntary reflex or sudden reaction of surprise or fear triggered by an unexpected stimulus.

The sudden clap of thunder produced a sharp startle in everyone in the room.

Synonyms

startleverb

startled

Past Simple

startled

Past Participle

startling

Gerund

/ˈstɑːtəl/

/ˈstɑrtəl/

Translations

sursauterSens intransitif.

He startled at the loud bang outside the window.

Il a sursauté au grand fracas dehors, près de la fenêtre.

faire sursauter

The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.

Le bruit fort des feux d'artifice a fait sursauter le chien.

Additional translations

surprendrePlus général; peut exprimer une surprise soudaine.

Definitions

To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm.

The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.

To move or react suddenly as a result of shock or surprise (intransitive).

He startled at the loud bang outside the window.

Synonyms

startlegerund / present participle

Definitions

Very surprising; causing sudden shock or astonishment.

The documentary revealed startling facts about the ocean's depths.

startlepast participle

Definitions

Feeling or showing sudden shock or surprise.

A startled deer darted out of the bushes.