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épatant

British  
/ epatɑ̃ /

adjective

  1. startling or shocking, esp through being unconventional

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Etymology

Origin of épatant

C20: from present participle of épater to flabbergast

Example Sentences

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"Oh, mais vous saves, mademoiselle, votre pays est tout-à-fait épatant," he began, turning to me.

From A Girl Among the Anarchists by Meredith, Isabel

How banal to say, "C'est chic, ça!" or "C'est épatant!"

From My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form by Palmer, Frederick

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