Usage Note
Surpris is the masculine singular form; the feminine is surprise. It functions as both the past participle of surprendre ('to surprise/catch off guard') and as a standalone adjective. The final 's' is silent. Prendre en flagrant délit and surprendre quelqu'un share the sense of catching someone unawares.
Examples
"Il était surpris de la nouvelle."
Natural Translation
He was surprised by the news.

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