éberluer

Senses

1. 1.

   to astonish

   to surprise or amaze someone greatly

2. 2.

   to stun

   to shock or confound someone

Examples

• "Cette nouvelle l'a complètement éberlué."

  This news completely astonished him.

• "Je suis éberlué par son insolence."

  I am astounded by his audacity.

• "Les résultats de l'enquête ont éberlué tout le monde."

  The investigation results stunned everyone.

Usage

Somewhat literary or formal register; often used in the passive voice (être éberlué) or as an adjective. Conveys stronger surprise than simply "étonner" (to surprise). Common in written French but less frequent in casual speech.