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    Sautaient (en. Were jumping)

    /so.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perform a jump.
    The children were jumping for joy in the garden.
    Les enfants sautaient de joie dans le jardin.
    To jump over an obstacle.
    They jumped over the puddles.
    Ils sautaient par-dessus les flaques d'eau.
    To suddenly change situation.
    This decision surprised everyone.
    Cette décision sautaient tout le monde.
    To make a high jump or long jump.
    The athletes were jumping during the competition.
    Les athlètes sautaient lors de la compétition.
    To suddenly move from one place to another.
    They jumped from one idea to another during the discussion.
    Ils sautaient d'une idée à l'autre pendant la discussion.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'sauter', derived from the Latin 'saltare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to jump out at you
    To be obvious.
    sauter aux yeux
    to jump for joy
    To express great joy.
    sauter de joie
    to jump into the void
    To take a risk.
    sauter dans le vide
    to jump at the chance
    To take advantage of an opportunity.
    sauter sur l'occasion

    Related Words

    jump
    Quick movement upwards or forwards.
    saut
    grasshopper
    Insect capable of jumping.
    sauterelle
    jumps
    Jumps or sudden movements.
    bonds

    Slang Meanings

    To jump out of normal capacity
    He really jumped for that concert, it was amazing!
    Il a vraiment sauté pour ce concert, c'était incroyable!
    To do something excessively
    She jumped to exercise after work.
    Elle a sauté pour faire de l'exercice après le travail.