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    Jaillir (en. To spring forth)

    [ʒa.jiʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To emerge quickly and with force.
    Water bursts forth from the fountain.
    L'eau jaillit de la fontaine.
    To appear abruptly.
    An idea sprang to his mind.
    Une idée a jailli dans son esprit.
    To manifest intensely.
    Laughter erupted from the room.
    Des éclats de rire ont jailli de la salle.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'jaillier', meaning 'to leap forth, to burst out suddenly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leap for joy
    To suddenly show great joy.
    jaillir de joie
    to burst forth like a geyser
    To appear or manifest suddenly and dramatically.
    jaillir comme un geyser

    Related Words

    surge
    To appear quickly or unexpectedly.
    surgir
    burst
    To break or shatter forcefully.
    éclater
    spritz
    To splash or spatter.
    spritz

    Slang Meanings

    Bursting with energy
    When he heard the news, he burst with energy.
    Quand il a entendu la nouvelle, il a jailli d'énergie.
    To jump into the conversation
    She jumped into the conversation without hesitation.
    Elle a jailli dans la conversation sans hésitation.