vaulted

• Décrit quelque chose qui a une forme en arc ou en voûte, comme un plafond ou une structure, ou qui est hautement loué ou célébré.

Describes something that is arched or curved like a vault, or something that is highly praised or celebrated.

1. Architectural featureB2formal

   Having an arched ceiling or roof, often found in churches, cathedrals, or grand buildings.

   Voûté (architecture)

   • The cathedral has a magnificent vaulted ceiling.
   • They walked through the vaulted corridor of the ancient castle.
   • The vaulted hall was decorated with intricate frescoes.

   Synonymesarchedarciformarcuatecurveddomed

2. Leaped or jumpedB2formal

   Having jumped over something in a single movement, often using hands for support.

   ayant sauté (par-dessus)

   • He vaulted over the fence with ease.
   • The athlete vaulted over the bar to set a new record.
   • She vaulted onto the horse gracefully.

   Synonymesbounded

• Verbe désignant l'action de sauter ou d'enjamber quelque chose en prenant appui sur les mains ou sur une perche, ou de conserver quelque chose en lieu sûr.

A verb used to indicate the act of jumping or leaping over something using the hands or a pole for support, or to store something securely.

1. Jump overB2formal

   To leap or spring over an obstacle using hands or a pole for support.

   Sauter par-dessus

   • He vaulted over the fence with ease.
   • The athlete vaulted over the bar during the competition.
   • She vaulted across the stream to avoid getting wet.

   Synonymesboundclearhurdleleapoverleapspring

   Antonymesfallstumbletrip

2. Bound vigorouslyB2formal

   To move with a powerful, energetic leap or bound.

   S'élancer d'un bond

   • The deer vaulted through the forest clearing.
   • He vaulted out of his chair when he heard the news.
   • The children vaulted across the playground in excitement.

   Synonymesboundjumpleapspring

   Antonymescrawlcreepplod