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    Bondissait (en. Was jumping)

    /bɔ̃.di.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To jump forcefully.
    The kangaroo was bouncing across the plain.
    Le kangourou bondissait à travers la plaine.
    To quickly transition from one state to another.
    She was bouncing with joy at the announcement of the good news.
    Elle bondissait de joie à l'annonce de la bonne nouvelle.
    To jump on the spot.
    The children were bouncing around the party.
    Les enfants bondissaient autour de la fête.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'bondir', which has ancient roots in French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    jump for joy
    To express great joy by jumping.
    bondir de joie
    seize the opportunity
    To immediately take advantage of an opportunity.
    bondir sur l'occasion

    Related Words

    jump
    Action of jumping.
    bond
    leap
    Movement triggered upwards.
    saut
    gallop
    Quick and bouncing movement, like that of a horse.
    galop

    Slang Meanings

    To express great excitement.
    When she saw her idol, she jumped with happiness.
    Quand elle a vu son idole, elle a bondi de bonheur.
    To move quickly.
    He jumped towards the exit as soon as the bell rang.
    Il a bondi vers la sortie dès que la cloche a sonné.