English–French

“gush” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒajiʁ/

Example

L'eau jaillit du sol après la pluie.

The water gushed from the ground after the rain.

Illustration for jaillir (gush)

How to say “gush” in French

“Gush” in French is jaillir.

A fountain-like jet shoots out at once from a confined point, especially as water or another fluid.

Full entry for jaillir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with jaillir

Des larmes jaillissent quand il entend la nouvelle.

Tears well up when he hears the news.

Tips for using jaillir

  • Jaillir follows the finir pattern in the present: je jaillis, but nous jaillissons and ils jaillissent.

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