English–French

“splash” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəʒajiʁ/

Example

La boue rejaillit quand il marche.

The mud splashes up when he walks.

Illustration for rejaillir (splash)

How to say “splash” in French

“Splash” in French is rejaillir.

Mud hits the ground, rebounds, and scatters outward, while an event can similarly send effects onto other people.

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

Example sentences with rejaillir

Des éclaboussures rejaillissent sur les passants.

Splashes fly onto passersby.

Tips for using rejaillir

  • In the figurative construction rejaillir sur quelqu'un, the preposition sur marks the person or group affected.

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