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How do you say what a surprise in French?

There are a few ways to say "what a surprise" in French, depending on the context and the level of surprise:

Formal:

* Quelle surprise! (pronounced "kel soo-priz") - This is the most direct and common translation, meaning "What a surprise!"

* C'est une surprise! (pronounced "sayt oon soo-priz") - This means "It's a surprise!" and is more formal than "Quelle surprise!".

Informal:

* Waouh, quelle surprise! (pronounced "wow, kel soo-priz") - This is a more enthusiastic and colloquial way to say "What a surprise!"

* Oh là là, quelle surprise! (pronounced "oh la la, kel soo-priz") - This is another exclamation of surprise, often used with a touch of disbelief.

Other options:

* Quelle agréable surprise! (pronounced "kel ah-grah-dah-bl soo-priz") - This means "What a pleasant surprise!"

* Quelle drôle de surprise! (pronounced "kel drol de soo-priz") - This means "What a strange surprise!"

The best way to choose the right phrase depends on the situation and your relationship with the person you are talking to.

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