English–French

“jump” in French

French

Alsosauter · bond · saut

Pronunciation

IPA/bɔ̃diʁ/

Example

Il a bondi par-dessus la barrière.

He jumped over the barrier.

Illustration for bondir (jump)

How to say “jump” in French

“Jump” in French is bondir.

A body suddenly springs upward or forward in one forceful leap, whether clearing a barrier or rushing at a target.

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

Example sentences with bondir

Elle a bondi de joie en apprenant la nouvelle.

She leaped for joy upon learning the news.

Tips for using bondir

  • Bondir de joie expresses leaping for joy, while bondir sur quelqu'un means springing at someone and requires the preposition sur.

Other French words for “jump”

Le chien saute haut.

The dog jumps high.

masculine nounjump

Le chien a fait un bond pour attraper la balle.

The dog jumped to catch the ball.

masculine nounjump

Il a fait un saut pour attraper la balle.

He jumped to catch the ball.

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