se précipiter

Definitions of se précipiter
  1. verb
    to move hurriedly
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    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  2. verb
    make a thrusting forward movement
    synonyms: s'élancer
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    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  3. verb
    move down on as if in an attack
    synonyms: bondir, se jeter
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    type of:
    chuter, descendre, tomber
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
  4. verb
    move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
    synonyms: foncer
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    type of:
    aller vite, se dépêcher, se hâter, se presser
    move very fast
  5. verb
    run or move very quickly or hastily
    synonyms: foncer, s'élancer
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    type of:
    aller à une vitesse folle, courir, foncer, se hâter
    move fast
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