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    Jaillit (en. Springs forth)

    /ʒa.ji/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce a jet or to come out quickly.
    The geyser bursts forth with incredible force.
    Le geyser jaillit avec une force incroyable.
    To emerge suddenly.
    A brilliant idea burst forth from his mind.
    Une idée brillante jaillit de son esprit.
    To surge or appear rapidly.
    Water bursts from the spring.
    L'eau jaillit de la source.
    To manifest unexpectedly.
    Laughter burst out from the room.
    Les rires jaillirent de la salle.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'jaillir', derived from Latin 'germinare' meaning 'to sprout'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to burst with joy
    To express great joy abruptly.
    jaillir de joie
    to spurt ideas
    To suddenly produce a large number of ideas.
    jaillir d'idées
    to burst forth like a fountain
    To appear or emerge with strength and abundance.
    jaillir comme un fountain

    Related Words

    drop
    A small amount of liquid that falls or flows.
    goutte
    to spring up
    To appear suddenly.
    surgir
    to splash
    To project droplets of liquid.
    éclabousser

    Slang Meanings

    To spring up or appear deliberately.
    He burst into the party after receiving the invitation.
    Il a jaillit à la fête après avoir reçu l'invitation.
    To explain something abruptly.
    He suddenly revealed details about the last project without warning.
    Il a jailli des détails sur le dernier projet sans prévenir.