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sudden

/ˈsʌd.ən/

A noun used almost exclusively in the fixed phrase 'all of a sudden,' referring to a quick or unexpected occurrence. It describes a moment when something happens very fast without any warning.

Exemples

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1

All of a sudden, the lights went out during the party.

All of a sudden, the lights went out during the party.

2

The sudden of the news caused a significant shift in the market strategy.

The sudden of the news caused a significant shift in the market strategy.

3

Then, all of a sudden, he just started laughing!

Then, all of a sudden, he just started laughing!

Famille de mots

Nom
suddenness
Adverbe
suddenly
Adjectif
sudden
Apparenté
suddenness
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Astuce mémo

Sudden sounds like 'subway'—the train arrives in a sudden rush and then it's gone!

Quiz rapide

Everything was quiet, but all of a ___ the dog started barking.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sudden

Exemples

1

All of a sudden, the lights went out during the party.

everyday

All of a sudden, the lights went out during the party.

2

The sudden of the news caused a significant shift in the market strategy.

formal

The sudden of the news caused a significant shift in the market strategy.

3

Then, all of a sudden, he just started laughing!

informal

Then, all of a sudden, he just started laughing!

4

The researchers noted the sudden of the reaction within the controlled environment.

academic

The researchers noted the sudden of the reaction within the controlled environment.

5

All of a sudden, the client decided to cancel the entire contract.

business

All of a sudden, the client decided to cancel the entire contract.

Famille de mots

Nom
suddenness
Adverbe
suddenly
Adjectif
sudden
Apparenté
suddenness

Collocations courantes

all of a sudden all of a sudden
without a sudden without a sudden
the sudden of the sudden of
an unexpected sudden an unexpected sudden
a brief sudden a brief sudden

Phrases Courantes

all of a sudden

happening very quickly and unexpectedly

of a sudden

an older or literary way to say suddenly

sudden death

a tie-breaking rule in sports where the first to score wins

Souvent confondu avec

sudden vs suddenly

Suddenly is an adverb modifying a verb, while sudden is a noun/adjective used in fixed phrases.

sudden vs soon

Soon refers to something happening after a short time, while sudden refers to the speed and surprise of the event.

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Notes d'usage

In modern English, 'sudden' is rarely used as a standalone noun. It is almost always preceded by 'all of a' to form an idiomatic expression.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget the 'a' and say 'all of sudden' instead of 'all of a sudden.'

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Astuce mémo

Sudden sounds like 'subway'—the train arrives in a sudden rush and then it's gone!

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Origine du mot

From the Old French word 'sodain', which comes from the Latin 'subitaneus' meaning 'happening quickly'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used in the idiomatic structure 'all of a + noun' Functions as the head of a prepositional phrase No plural form when used in common idioms
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Contexte culturel

The phrase 'all of a sudden' is a staple of oral storytelling in English to build suspense.

Quiz rapide

Everything was quiet, but all of a ___ the dog started barking.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sudden

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