French Conversation · Level 69
60 words
French word
saut
Pronunciation
IPA/so/
Meaning
- masculine nounjump
Example
Il a fait un saut pour attraper la balle.
He jumped to catch the ball.
More examples
Le chat a fait un saut sur le mur.
The cat jumped onto the wall.
Core concept
A brief launch from the ground, ending when the body lands or clears an obstacle.
Common phrases
faire un saut
to jump
un saut de joie
a leap of joy
un saut à la corde
a jump while skipping rope
Similar words
bond: A forceful leap intended to gain height or distance.
visite: A brief outing to call on someone or handle an errand.
sursaut: A sudden involuntary jerk caused by surprise.
Definition in French
Action de quitter brièvement le sol en se propulsant vers le haut ou vers l'avant.
Word origin
Old French saut developed from Latin saltus, "leap" or "spring," which is connected with the verb salire, "to jump."
Usage tips
- In faire un saut, saut can mean a quick visit or short outing rather than a physical jump.