vaulting

• Décrit quelque chose d'excessivement ambitieux ou qui dépasse les limites, souvent utilisé dans l'expression 'ambition sans bornes'.

Describes something that is excessively ambitious or overreaching, often used in the phrase 'vaulting ambition'.

1. Excessively ambitious or confidentC1formal

   Revealing or characterized by excessive self-confidence or ambition, often reaching for unattainable heights.

   démesurément ambitieux

   • His vaulting ambition led him to attempt the impossible.
   • She had vaulting dreams of becoming a world leader.
   • The vaulting confidence of the young entrepreneur impressed some and worried others.

   Synonymesarrogantgrandioseoverambitiousoverreachingoverweeningpresumptuous

   Antonymeshumblemodestself-effacingunassuming

• Nom désignant une voûte architecturale ou un mouvement de saut du cheval où les deux postérieurs quittent le sol avant que les antérieurs ne retombent.

A noun referring to a vaulted architectural structure, or a light leaping motion by a horse where both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs descend.

1. Architectural structureB2formalart

   A set of arches or a vaulted ceiling in a building, often found in churches, cathedrals, or grand halls.

   Voûtement / Ensemble de voûtes

   • The vaulting of the cathedral was intricately decorated.
   • The ancient hall featured magnificent stone vaulting.
   • Restorers carefully repaired the damaged vaulting.

   Synonymesvault

2. Horse movementC1formalsport

   A type of leap or jump performed by a horse, where both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down.

   cabriole (équitation)

   • The horse executed a perfect vaulting over the fence.
   • Vaulting is a sign of a horse's agility and strength.
   • The rider trained the horse to perform vaulting on command.

• 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