Usage Note
Choquant describes something that causes moral shock or strong offence. It is stronger than surprenant ('surprising') and implies a violation of standards or decency. The related noun is un choc and the verb is choquer. The feminine form is choquante.
Examples
"Ses propos étaient vraiment choquants."
Natural Translation
His remarks were truly shocking.

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