stunning

magnifique, éblouissant

D’une beauté ou d’un charme extraordinaires.

En anglais simple : Extremely beautiful or attractive.

• You look stunning.
• We enjoyed stunning views from our hotel.
• She wore a stunning blue dress to the party.

Synonymes : beautiful, gorgeous, striking

Contraires : ugly

Expressions courantes : stunning view, stunning dress, look stunning, stunning scenery

époustouflant, remarquable

Si réussi ou impressionnant qu’il suscite l’étonnement.

En anglais simple : So good or impressive that it surprises you.

• It was a stunning performance.
• The team celebrated a stunning victory.
• Her latest film is absolutely stunning.

Synonymes : amazing, outstanding, impressive, brilliant

Expressions courantes : stunning performance, stunning victory, stunning achievement, stunning success

étourdissant

Qui empêche temporairement de réfléchir clairement ou de bouger normalement.

En anglais simple : Making someone unable to think clearly or move normally for a short time.

• The punch delivered a stunning blow.
• A stunning jolt left him unable to move.
• She staggered back after the stunning impact.

Synonymes : dazing

Expressions courantes : stunning blow, stunning jolt, stunning impact

étourdissement

Action de rendre une personne ou un animal temporairement inconscient ou incapable de bouger.

En anglais simple : The act of making a person or animal unconscious or unable to move for a short time.

• The farm uses electrical stunning.
• Workers checked the stunning equipment before use.
• Effective stunning prevents animals from feeling pain during slaughter.

Expressions courantes : electrical stunning, stunning equipment, stunning method