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    Sautèrent (en. Jumped)

    /so.te.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of jumping performed by several subjects.
    The children jumped for joy upon seeing the clown.
    Les enfants sautèrent de joie en voyant le clown.
    Transition from one state to another in a quick manner.
    They jumped from one activity to another without a break.
    Ils sautèrent d'une activité à l'autre sans pause.
    An event occurring suddenly.
    They jumped into alertness as soon as they heard the noise.
    Ils sautèrent d'alerte dès qu'ils entendirent le bruit.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'sauter', of Latin origin 'saltāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to jump through the roof
    To be very angry or excited.
    sauter au plafond
    to jump at the chance
    To take advantage of an opportunity.
    sauter sur l'occasion
    to skip a step
    To skip a phase in a process.
    sauter une étape

    Related Words

    jump
    Action of lifting oneself and falling back down.
    saut
    bouncing
    One who jumps frequently.
    sautillant
    hopping party
    A party where people dance and jump.
    sauterie

    Slang Meanings

    To be in great shape.
    After a good coffee, he jumps around like a rabbit.
    Après un bon café, il saute comme un lapin.
    To do something casually.
    He skipped part of his exam without even studying.
    Il a sauté une partie de son examen sans même réviser.