leap

• Saut léger et spontané vers le haut ou vers l'avant, transition brusque, augmentation soudaine et décisive, ou distance à franchir d'un bond.

A noun referring to a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards, an abrupt transition, a sudden and decisive increase, or the distance leaped or to be leaped.

1. A jump or springA2formal

   A light, self-propelled movement upward or forward, typically using one's legs.

   saut

   • The frog made a quick leap into the pond.
   • She took a running leap over the puddle.
   • His leap from the diving board was graceful.

   Synonymesboundhopjumpskipspringvault

2. An abrupt transitionB2formal

   A sudden or dramatic change from one state or condition to another.

   transition abrupte

   • The country made a gigantic leap from monarchy to democracy.
   • His career took a leap into a completely new industry.
   • The discovery represented a leap in scientific understanding.

   Synonymeschangejumpshiftswitchtransition

3. A sudden increaseB2formal

   A sudden and decisive increase in value, quantity, or level.

   bond (augmentation soudaine)

   • The company saw a huge leap in profits last quarter.
   • There was a sudden leap in temperature overnight.
   • Her confidence took a leap after the successful presentation.

   Synonymesboostescalationincreasejumprisespikesurgeupsurge

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasedropfallreduction

4. Distance covered by a jumpB1formal

   The distance that is jumped or to be jumped.

   saut (distance parcourue)

   • The athlete cleared a leap of six meters.
   • The child measured her leap from the porch step.
   • The jump required a leap of at least three feet.

   Synonymesboundjumpspringvault

• Verbe désignant un saut ou un bond effectué sur une certaine distance, ainsi qu'un mouvement rapide et soudain vers un endroit ou vers le haut.

A verb used to indicate the act of jumping or springing a long distance, or moving quickly and suddenly.

verbe irrégulier

1. Move quickly and significantlyA2formal

   To make a large or sudden forward movement, making rapid progress.

   Faire un bond en avant

   • The company's profits leaped by 50% this quarter.
   • She leaped ahead of the competition with her innovative idea.
   • The athlete leaped forward, gaining a clear lead.
   • The economy leaped forward after the new policies were introduced.

   Synonymesboltbounddartjumplungepounceshootspringsprintvault

2. Change abruptly in state or topicB1informal

   To move suddenly from one subject, situation, or condition to another.

   passer brusquement

   • He leaped from one topic to another without warning.
   • The conversation leaped from politics to gardening.
   • She leaped from a state of calm to panic.
   • The story leaped centuries ahead in just one paragraph.

   Synonymescareenjumplurchshiftskipswitchveer

3. Jump down from a heightA2formal

   To spring or jump downwards from a raised position.

   Sauter d'une hauteur

   • The cat leaped from the roof to the ground.
   • He leaped off the diving board into the pool.
   • The child leaped down from the tree with ease.
   • Firefighters leaped from the burning building to safety.

   Synonymesbounddivejumpplungespringvault

4. Cause to jump or move quicklyB1formal

   To make someone or something jump or move with a sudden spring.

   Faire sauter ou bondir

   • The loud noise leaped the horse into a gallop.
   • She leaped the dog over the fence.
   • He leaped the child onto his shoulders.
   • The trainer leaped the tiger through the hoop.

   Synonymesjump

Variantes phrasalleap out