consternation

[US]/ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. désarroi; confusion; terreur.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

feelings of consternation

sentiments de consternation

filled with consternation

rempli de consternation

express consternation

exprimer sa consternation

overcome by consternation

submergé par la consternation

Example Sentences

not a little consternation was caused.

Un certain désarroi a été causé.

Consternation spread throughout the city as the invading army approached.

Le désarroi s'est répandu dans toute la ville à l'approche de l'armée envahissante.

to her consternation her car wouldn't start.

À son grand désarroi, sa voiture n'a pas démarré.

There is some consternation among business leaders.

Il y a un certain désarroi parmi les chefs d'entreprise.

The thought of meeting him filled me with consternation.

L'idée de le rencontrer m'a rempli de désarroi.

He was filled with consternation to hear that his friend was so ill.

Il a été rempli de désarroi en apprenant que son ami était si malade.

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