capriole

• Saut vertical effectué par un cheval dressé, au cours duquel il lance ses pattes arrière au point le plus haut de l'élévation, ou bond ou saut vif et enjoué.

A noun referring to a specific vertical jump performed by a trained horse, involving a kick of the hind legs at the peak of the leap, or a playful leap or hop.

1. Dressage jumpC2formalsport

   A high, vertical leap performed by a trained horse, during which the animal kicks out its hind legs at the peak of the jump.

   Cabriole (saut d’école)

   • The Lipizzaner stallion executed a perfect capriole during the performance.
   • The rider signaled the horse to perform a capriole, a classic dressage move.
   • Mastering the capriole requires years of training for both horse and rider.

2. Playful leapC2formal

   A lively, playful jump or skip, often associated with joy or high spirits.

   Cabriole (saut joyeux)

   • The children performed a capriole of delight when they saw the presents.
   • The young goat gave a sudden capriole as it ran across the field.
   • Her dance included a light capriole that expressed pure joy.

   Synonymesboundcaperfrolicgambolhoppranceskipspring

• Verbe décrivant un saut ou un bond enjoué, souvent associé à la danse, au jeu ou à la vivacité.

A verb used to describe a playful leap or caper, often associated with dancing or frolicking.

1. Dressage movementC2formalsport

   To perform a high leap in which a horse jumps upward and kicks out its hind legs while in the air.

   Cabriole (saut d'école)

   • The stallion caprioled gracefully during the dressage competition.
   • The rider trained the horse to capriole on command.
   • Spectators applauded as the horse caprioled across the arena.

2. Ballet movementC2formalart

   To perform a jump in which a dancer springs into the air and beats the legs together, often with a backward kick.

   Cabriole (saut de ballet)

   • The principal dancer caprioled across the stage with perfect form.
   • She practiced the capriole for hours to achieve the right height.
   • The choreography required the dancer to capriole and land softly.