French Conversation · Level 143
30 words
French word
bondir
Pronunciation
IPA/bɔ̃diʁ/
Meaning
- verbjump
Example
Il a bondi par-dessus la barrière.
He jumped over the barrier.
More examples
Elle a bondi de joie en apprenant la nouvelle.
She leaped for joy upon learning the news.
Core concept
A body suddenly springs upward or forward in one forceful leap, whether clearing a barrier or rushing at a target.
Common phrases
bondir de joie
leap for joy
Similar words
sauter: A general jump upward or forward using the legs.
sursauter: A brief, sharp jump caused by surprise or fear.
se jeter: A forceful forward lunge toward a person or object.
s'élancer: A sudden forward burst driven by momentum.
Definition in French
Exprime le fait de faire un saut énergique d'un seul mouvement, en particulier pour éviter, surprendre ou franchir quelque chose
Word origin
The verb bondir comes from Old French bondir, built from bond, meaning a leap or bound, with the verb-forming ending -ir.
Usage tips
- Bondir de joie expresses leaping for joy, while bondir sur quelqu'un means springing at someone and requires the preposition sur.