rebondissant
The French word for "bouncing" is rebondissant.
rebondissant is used to describe something that is moving up and down or away from a surface after hitting it.
How does it change in a sentence?
rebondissant is the present participle of the verb rebondir, used here in its role as an adjective. The adjective is derived from the verb rebondir, which means "to bounce".
Did you know?
- In French, if you say a person is rebondissant, you might actually be describing their personality as being incredibly energetic, lively, or even a bit hyperactive.
- Unlike English, which uses 'bounce' for a check that cannot be paid, French uses the term sans provision and does not use rebondir for financial failures.
- The term effet rebond is used in French medicine and science to describe a 'rebound effect' where symptoms return more strongly after stopping a treatment.
Examples in context
- Le lièvre fait des bonds gracieux à travers la prairie.The hare is making graceful jumps through the meadow.
- La petite fille sautille joyeusement sur le trampoline.The little girl is happily bouncing on the trampoline.
- Les gouttes de pluie sautillaient sur la surface de l'étang.The raindrops were bouncing on the surface of the pond.
- Les enfants font des bonds de joie en jouant dans le jardin.The children are jumping for joy while playing in the garden.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are playing with a ball in the garden.
- GabrielRegarde ce ballon rebondissant, Manon !Look at this bouncing ball, Manon!
- ManonIl saute très haut !It jumps very high!
- GabrielC'est amusant à regarder.It is fun to watch.
- ManonLance-le moi, Gabriel !Throw it to me, Gabriel!
