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    Bondir (en. To jump)

    /bɔ̃.diʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To jump with force or speed.
    The cat jumped onto the sofa.
    Le chat a bondi sur le canapé.
    To make a quick movement upwards.
    The kangaroo jumped to escape danger.
    Le kangourou bondit pour échapper au danger.
    To rise suddenly in response to a strong emotion.
    He jumped out of his seat when he heard his name.
    Il a bondi de son siège en entendant son nom.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bondir' which means to jump.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to jump for joy
    To jump for joy, to express great happiness.
    bondir de joie
    to jump at the chance
    To quickly seize an opportunity.
    bondir sur l'occasion
    to jump like a spring
    To jump with great energy or liveliness.
    bondir comme un ressort

    Related Words

    jump
    Movement that consists of leaving the ground.
    saut
    momentum
    Quick or impulsive movement.
    élan
    outburst
    The action of bursting forth, of suddenly emerging.
    jaillissement

    Slang Meanings

    To react enthusiastically to news.
    When he announced his promotion, everyone jumped for joy.
    Quand il a annoncé sa promotion, tout le monde a bondi de joie.
    To act quickly to take advantage of a situation.
    He jumped at the first available position.
    Il a bondi sur le premier poste disponible.