Sauta (en. Jumped)

/so.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To rise quickly into the air using the strength of one's legs.
He jumped over the barrier.
Il a sauté par-dessus la barrière.
To move from one place to another with a jumping motion.
She was able to cross the stream by jumping.
Elle a su traverser le ruisseau en sautant.
To interrupt one action by quickly moving to another.
He skipped a step in his project.
Il a sauté une étape dans son projet.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'saltare', meaning 'jump'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

jump for joy
Expression of great joy accompanied by a jump.
saut de joie
seize the opportunity
Quickly take advantage of an opportunity.
sauter sur l'occasion
jump in with both feet
Dive into a situation without hesitation.
sauter à pieds joints

Related Words

jump
Action of moving from one place to another by rising.
saut
leap
Quick upward movement.
bond
jumper
Device used for jumping.
jumper

Slang Meanings

To take a rapid action without thinking.
He jumped at the first offer without thinking.
Il a sauté sur la première offre sans penser.
To skip steps in a process.
He skipped several steps to finish faster.
Il a sauté plusieurs étapes pour finir plus vite.