eussions surpris
-we had surprised
Pluperfect subjunctive nous conjugation of surprendre.
surprendre
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to surprise
La décision de Claire a surpris tout le monde.Claire's decision surprised everyone.
a. to catch by surprise
La tempête a surpris les randonneurs.The storm caught the hikers by surprise.
a. to catch
Les policiers ont surpris deux individus en train de voler une voiture.The police caught two individuals stealing a car.
a. to catch
Apolline a surpris des regards complices entre Baptiste et son frère.Apolline caught a few knowing glances between Baptiste and his brother.
a. to overhear
J'ai surpris une conversation privée entre la directrice et sa fille.I overheard a private conversation between the director and her daughter.
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