Qui l'eût cru?

Question:

I recently read an article that made me think qui l'eût cru? What is the best way of translating this expression?

Answer:

There are a number of ways of translating qui l'eût cru? to convey that feeling you get when you read something and are not sure if you should take it seriously. Here are a few suggestions:

• Who would have thought it?
• Who would have believed it?
• Can you believe it?

Or, on a more informal note, consider the following:

• Really?
• No way!

So whether the text is in English or French, you can now respond in the language of your choice.