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    Sautait (en. Jumped)

    /so.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perform a jump, to propel oneself into the air.
    He was jumping over the hedge with agility.
    Il sautait par-dessus la haie avec agilité.
    To abruptly change the subject or attitude.
    Every time we talked about his plans, he jumped to another subject.
    À chaque fois qu'on parlait de ses projets, il sautait à un autre sujet.
    To make a quick movement of the body.
    The dog was jumping for joy when it saw its owner.
    Le chien sautait de joie en voyant son maître.

    Etymology

    Originating from Old French, the verb 'sauter' derives from the Latin 'salitare'.

    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 at the chance
    To take advantage of an opportunity.
    sauter sur l'occasion

    Related Words

    jump
    Action of propelling oneself into the air.
    saut
    grasshopper
    Insect known for its ability to jump.
    sauterelle
    bouncing
    Who hops, jumps with liveliness.
    sautillant

    Slang Meanings

    To act foolishly, to act without thinking.
    He really jumped when he heard the news.
    Il a vraiment sauté quand il a entendu la nouvelle.
    To be very excited.
    She was jumping all around during the party.
    Elle sautait de tous côtés pendant la fête.