Usage Note
Étonnement conveys genuine surprise, often pleasant. The phrase à mon grand étonnement ('to my great astonishment') is a common expression. The verb étonner and reflexive s'étonner de ('to be surprised by') are closely related and very common in everyday speech.
Examples
"Son étonnement était visible sur son visage."
Natural Translation
His astonishment was visible on his face.
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