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    Sauter (en. Jump)

    /so.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move from one point to another without contact with the ground.
    The child decided to jump over the pond.
    L'enfant a décidé de sauter par-dessus la mare.
    To not follow something, to avoid taking an action.
    He skipped his turn during the game.
    Il a sauté son tour lors du jeu.
    To suddenly become in motion.
    The cat jumped on the table when I opened the door.
    Le chat a sauté sur la table lorsque j'ai ouvert la porte.
    To make a leap to move quickly.
    The kangaroo can jump very high.
    Le kangourou peut sauter très haut.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'sauter', derived from Latin 'saltare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to jump for joy
    To show great joy through gestures.
    sauter de joie
    to be obvious or striking
    To be obvious or striking.
    sauter aux yeux
    to jump to conclusions
    To draw a conclusion too quickly.
    sauter à la conclusion

    Related Words

    jump
    Action of jumping, airborne movement.
    saut
    leaping
    Movement of repeated jumps.
    sautillage
    grasshopper
    Insect capable of jumping.
    sauterelle

    Slang Meanings

    To do something quickly without hesitation.
    Not too sure? Go for it, jump!
    T'es pas trop sûr ? Vas-y, saute !
    To give up or leave something.
    He skipped math class this morning.
    Il a sauté le cours de maths ce matin.