Bondit (en. Jumps)

/bɔ̃.di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To jump or move by making leaps.
The kangaroo jumps across the field.
Le kangourou bondit à travers le champ.
To make a quick or sudden movement.
He jumped from his chair upon hearing his name.
Il bondit de sa chaise en entendant son nom.
To advance quickly by jumping.
The athlete jumped during the long jump.
L'athlète bondit lors du saut en longueur.

Etymology

Derived from Old French 'bondir', which means to jump, originating from Latin 'bombita'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

jump suddenly
To jump suddenly, with energy.
bondir d'un coup
jump for joy
To express joy in an exuberant manner.
bondir de joie
jump at the chance
To seize an opportunity quickly.
bondir sur l'occasion

Related Words

jump
Movement that involves leaving the ground by a leap.
saut
geyser
Action of leaving or surging quickly.
jaillissement
momentum
Force or dynamic movement.
élan

Slang Meanings

To jump out of excitement.
When he won, he jumped for joy.
Quand il a gagné, il a bondit de joie.
To go quickly from one place to another.
She jumped from one bar to another all night.
Elle a bondit d'un bar à l'autre toute la nuit.