bounce in French
bounce in French is rebond, rebondir — bounce means to spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
bounce in French
rebond
rebondir
(transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
What does "bounce" mean?
-
verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
"The puppy bounced happily across the garden after its favourite ball."
-
verb Of a cheque or payment: to be rejected by a bank because there isn't enough money in the account.
"I was embarrassed when my payment bounced at the till."
-
verb To try an idea out on someone to get their reaction.
"Let me bounce this idea off you before the meeting."
-
noun A rebound, or the quality of springing back easily.
"Dad checked the bounce of the football before the match began."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
bounce in a sentence
- The puppy bounced happily across the garden after its favourite ball.
- The ball bounced off the wall and rolled under the sofa.
- I was embarrassed when my payment bounced at the till.
- If you pay late, the cheque may bounce and you will be charged a fee.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "bounce" in French?
"bounce" in French is rebond, rebondir. bounce means: To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
How do you use "bounce" in a sentence?
Example: "The puppy bounced happily across the garden after its favourite ball." In French, "bounce" is rebond, rebondir.
Are there other ways to say "bounce" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bounce": rebond, rebondir.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
