bondir

Definitions of bondir
  1. verb
    move down on as if in an attack
    synonyms: se jeter, se précipiter
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    type of:
    chuter, descendre, tomber
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
  2. verb
    move forward by leaps and bounds
    synonyms: sauter
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    rebondir, sauter
    spring back; spring away from an impact
    rebondir, sauter
    leap suddenly
    franchir, sauter
    jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
    sautiller
    jump lightly
    cabrioler, faire des cabrioles, gambader
    jump about playfully
    reculer, repousser
    spring back, as from a forceful thrust
    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  3. verb
    spring back; spring away from an impact
    synonyms: rebondir, sauter
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    types:
    reculer, repousser
    spring back, as from a forceful thrust
    type of:
    sauter
    move forward by leaps and bounds
  4. verb
    leap suddenly
    synonyms: rebondir, sauter
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    type of:
    sauter
    move forward by leaps and bounds
  5. verb
    set off quickly, usually with success
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    type of:
    commencer, débuter, démarrer
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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