World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbondir
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bɔ̃diʁ
"Le chat a bondi sur la souris."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To spring or swoop suddenly and seize or attack (something).
"The cat waited patiently before pouncing on the unsuspecting mouse."
- 1
An act of pouncing; a sudden spring or swoop.
"With a swift pounce, the predator brought down its prey."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word "pounce" originates from the Old French verb "poncer," meaning "to prick, pierce, or stamp," which itself derived from the Latin "pungere," meaning "to prick, sting." The English meaning evolved in the 16th century to describe the sudden, forceful downward movement of a bird of prey or other animal, likely influenced by the sharp, decisive nature of the original "pricking" sense.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Pounce"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Pounce" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
bondir
Transliteration: bɔ̃diʁ
"Le chat a bondi sur la souris."
anspringen
Transliteration: ˈanˌʃpʁɪŋən
"Die Katze sprang auf die Maus an."
balzare
Transliteration: balˈtsare
"Il gatto è balzato sul topo."
abalanzarse
Transliteration: a.βa.lanˈθaɾ.se
"El gato se abalanzó sobre el ratón."
saltar
Transliteration: salˈtaɾ
"O gato saltou sobre o rato."
झपटना
Transliteration: jhapaṭnā
"बिल्ली चूहे पर झपटी।"
猛扑
Transliteration: měngpū
"猫猛扑向老鼠。"
덮치다
Transliteration: deopchida
"고양이가 쥐를 덮쳤다."
飛びかかる
Transliteration: tobikakaru
"猫がネズミに飛びかかった。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsA visitor or attendee whose arrival was not anticipated or announced beforehand.
Causing strong emotional or ideological reactions because it relates to political issues, power dynamics, or government policies.
Deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss; the state of being saved.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Pounce"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
How Many Chapters Are in 'The Book Thief'?
Markus Zusak’s *The Book Thief* contains 80 main chapters divided across 10 main parts, framed by a Prologue and an Epilogue. Counting the sub-sections in the prologue and epilogue, the novel comprises 88 total titled sections.